Fuel Filter it is...make sure you change soon as it may lead to fuel pump failure....
Richard Sext> > >1991 318is 127k
>Yesterday my wife said she ran out of gas. Afriend drought her some in a
> >can and she was on her way. I later put some more in the tank, and shortly
> >after I pulled into traffic only to discover that the engine would not turn
> >faster than about 1500 rpm. At this point the engine sputters and pops and
> >the only thing to do is shift into the next gear and wind it all the way
> >back out to 1500 rmp... very exhilerating. I do suspect the fuel filter
> >first, presuming that she did in fact run out of gas yester day. But if
> >this was the problem then, and she simply assumed lack of fuel... then I
> >would appreciate it if someone has another thought. Thanks
>
> When you run out all the last few drops of sludge and crap get into the
> filters. Change them. It sure sounds like fuel starvation because of a > clogged filter.
>
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