Is anyone elses gas gauge needle inaccurate?
03-29-2012, 10:25 AM
#31
I had the TSB to correct this situation performed a couple of year ago and it fixed the issue. Now it is occurring again and I'm out of warranty so I'll try the DIY fix to see if that helps.
BTW, it's mostly an old wives tale that running the tank low is bad for your car. There was a time past when it could be, but that's not the case now. Of course you don't want to run out of gas completely, but if you run it all the way down without running it completely empty there is no harm that will come to your car at all.
BTW, it's mostly an old wives tale that running the tank low is bad for your car. There was a time past when it could be, but that's not the case now. Of course you don't want to run out of gas completely, but if you run it all the way down without running it completely empty there is no harm that will come to your car at all.
03-29-2012, 10:27 AM
#32
Registered User
You are correct in saying that running it bone dry is not good for the car.
I never run my car to empty and please tell us what you gain by refilling your tank every time you reach 1/2 tank?
Like I said, I like to squeeze all I can out of it. My choice not yours. To each their own buddy.
I never run my car to empty and please tell us what you gain by refilling your tank every time you reach 1/2 tank?
Like I said, I like to squeeze all I can out of it. My choice not yours. To each their own buddy.
But I also live near gas stations.
03-29-2012, 10:42 AM
#33
Premier Member
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That's awesome kid. Well once my needle drops just below 1/4 tank my warning light comes on and my display starts giving me crazy mileage estimates that I have left in my tank. So my gauge is definitely off. Will be taking car to dealer for warranty repair.
03-29-2012, 10:49 AM
#34
I had the TSB to correct this situation performed a couple of year ago and it fixed the issue. Now it is occurring again and I'm out of warranty so I'll try the DIY fix to see if that helps.
BTW, it's mostly an old wives tale that running the tank low is bad for your car. There was a time past when it could be, but that's not the case now. Of course you don't want to run out of gas completely, but if you run it all the way down without running it completely empty there is no harm that will come to your car at all.
BTW, it's mostly an old wives tale that running the tank low is bad for your car. There was a time past when it could be, but that's not the case now. Of course you don't want to run out of gas completely, but if you run it all the way down without running it completely empty there is no harm that will come to your car at all.
just always stuck with me so i've always filled at half (or most of the time).
03-29-2012, 11:16 AM
#35
If you have enough water in your gas tank to freeze your fuel lines when it's cold, you have big problems. It would have caused you some serious mechanical issues by now. There's very likely nothing at all in your fuel tank but gas and vapor.
But fill as often as you like, it won't hurt anything.
But fill as often as you like, it won't hurt anything.
03-29-2012, 11:32 AM
#37
Be careful when you're removing them tiny 8mm bolts. They are really short about 3-5mm long only. I would recommend loosening them enough where you can hand twist it out because if it drops in your fuel tank interior it'll be hard to recover that. Have less than half a tank and rags handy
03-29-2012, 01:12 PM
#38
Minnesota G owners
This happened to me just this morning!!!! I've encountered it a couple times, but only happens randomly. If I turn the car off and restart it, it's just fine 
03-29-2012, 01:47 PM
#39
I recall two issues about running a tank to almost empty.
1) Fuel is used to dissipate heat the fuel pump creates when pumping. By running very low or near empty, that is no longer the case. Life of the pump may be reduced.
2) Running very low on fuel may cause debris that's on the bottom of the tank to be picked up.
1) Fuel is used to dissipate heat the fuel pump creates when pumping. By running very low or near empty, that is no longer the case. Life of the pump may be reduced.
2) Running very low on fuel may cause debris that's on the bottom of the tank to be picked up.
03-29-2012, 02:24 PM
#40
Registered User
There should be a filter sock on the fuel pump, and then another in-line filter. The chances of getting debris up to the motor in any car after 1986 is VERY VERY slim.
The fuel pumps, pump fuel through them. That's what keeps the pump turbine cool.
The fuel pumps, pump fuel through them. That's what keeps the pump turbine cool.
03-29-2012, 02:27 PM
#41
I recall two issues about running a tank to almost empty.
1) Fuel is used to dissipate heat the fuel pump creates when pumping. By running very low or near empty, that is no longer the case. Life of the pump may be reduced.
2) Running very low on fuel may cause debris that's on the bottom of the tank to be picked up.
1) Fuel is used to dissipate heat the fuel pump creates when pumping. By running very low or near empty, that is no longer the case. Life of the pump may be reduced.
2) Running very low on fuel may cause debris that's on the bottom of the tank to be picked up.
03-29-2012, 03:06 PM
#42
^^Agreed fuel cools while pumped, but being submerged in fuel also helps dissipate heat.
Contaminants can get into your fuel tank while pumping. When the pump filters are so dirty/clogged they're being bypassed. A slow pumping pump is usually a good indication of this.
Sloshing around when driving, probably. Would be interesting to tear apart a fuel tank after several years of use to see if there is indeed gunk present.
Contaminants can get into your fuel tank while pumping. When the pump filters are so dirty/clogged they're being bypassed. A slow pumping pump is usually a good indication of this.
Sloshing around when driving, probably. Would be interesting to tear apart a fuel tank after several years of use to see if there is indeed gunk present.
03-29-2012, 04:17 PM
#43
^^Agreed fuel cools while pumped, but being submerged in fuel also helps dissipate heat.
Contaminants can get into your fuel tank while pumping. When the pump filters are so dirty/clogged they're being bypassed. A slow pumping pump is usually a good indication of this.
Sloshing around when driving, probably. Would be interesting to tear apart a fuel tank after several years of use to see if there is indeed gunk present.
Contaminants can get into your fuel tank while pumping. When the pump filters are so dirty/clogged they're being bypassed. A slow pumping pump is usually a good indication of this.
Sloshing around when driving, probably. Would be interesting to tear apart a fuel tank after several years of use to see if there is indeed gunk present.
04-05-2012, 12:15 PM
#45
I just cleaned to contacts on both sides and I think it is more accurate than it was before. I'll have to fill up completely to see for sure.
Is there any way to release the pressure on the fuel line before disconnecting it and wasting gas all over the place? I thought of this after the fact, but would it release the pressure if you started the car and then disconnected the electrical connector that powers the fuel pump so that it shuts off and the car burns the fuel in the line and then the engine sputters and dies?
Weiboy, what color are your O rings? Are they both blue or one blue one black?
Is there any way to release the pressure on the fuel line before disconnecting it and wasting gas all over the place? I thought of this after the fact, but would it release the pressure if you started the car and then disconnected the electrical connector that powers the fuel pump so that it shuts off and the car burns the fuel in the line and then the engine sputters and dies?
Weiboy, what color are your O rings? Are they both blue or one blue one black?