car acts up while driving a long period of time

Asked by cade337 Dec 05, 2016 at 08:44 PM about the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

ok so I have a 1999 and on a full tank it runs fin but when I get to 3/4 of a tank it cuts out and looses power so ill kill the car a start it and it runs fine for about 5 miles then does it again I think its a fuel issue but I'm not sure

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Paul answered 7 years ago

Check the gas tank evap system, I would charge your fuel filter and check your fuel pressure when the car is up to temperature

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