Taking a few cranks to get started

[JoFotoz]

As the years go by...
.... its taking me a few 'cranks' to get started too......


There...that was sooo helpfullll!

jo

(sounds like fuel pressure......does it run OK after starting? )

[MSHardeman]

DITTO.

Yep, once she starts she runs just fine. No sputtering or stalling. Same as it ever was....

[Ldub]

50k is a long time between fuel filters my friend...

I change mine every other fall, & am astounded by the dark colored gorp that back flows out of the old filter...

Usually, the symptom for a faulty FPR, is that it fires right up when cold, but cranks & cranks to get the fire lit after it's warmed up to operating temp...

[MSHardeman]

Dub, since they are so inexpensive I was planning on replacing the filter and pressure regulator anyway, but I didn't think that you (the royal you) needed to change fuel filters that often on newer cars. Guess I'll give Merlin a call and get everything out here for the swap. Although, since my symptoms are the opposite of your description for a faulty FPR, maybe I don't need a new one.

Thanks for the input, as always, y'all.

[Ldub]

Dub, since they are so inexpensive I was planning on replacing the filter and pressure regulator anyway, but I didn't think that you (the royal you) needed to change fuel filters that often on newer cars.

I'll say that the age of the car has zero to do with it, it's the cleanliness of the petrol you're buying, that has everything to do with it...

Even the best of petrol suppliers, don't filter their fuel to nearly what they should, otherwise, we wouldn't need fuel filters...unless you spit sunflower seeds or tobaccy while you're fueling...or if you're re-fueling in a dust storm...

And FWIW, fuel filters are all pretty close in quality, you can get one at Autozone, or any other car parts store, prolly cheaper than from Merlin.

[VXorado]

Also, check the schrader valve on the fuel rail for pressure before startup. If there isn't any pressure, the fuel pump may taking a couple seconds to fill the fuel line while cranking. I had a similar issue last winter.