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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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why wont my gas gauge go past full anymore. it used to go past full not it just goes too the full mark? anyone?
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Are you filling the tank?



Sorry i couldn't resist!
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Fuel sending unit?

Fuel level sensor?

Gremlins?
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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i just filled it last night before school and i only drove about 37 miles and im past full already? im useally still past full at 37 miles. and im grandma driving too just to save gas
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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Did it get colder? When things get colder then contract (cept water), this happens a lot to me, i always fill up when it'* warm, and the next day it gets cold, and my tank is noticably lower.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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true i forgot about that but its about 60 today
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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Hmmm interesting thought re: contraction, but the properties of fuel and water are different, bear in mind there is a disclaimer about volume and temperature at the pumps.

I usually get 150 kms or so before my needle approaches F mind you the DIC does a nice digital job of telling me what amount has been used and how efficiently its being used
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