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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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yup, when i get a fill up, its never to the "F" position, rather its at one click away. Also, i usually get 240 miles on 1 tank, now i barely can get 200. whats going on? anyone else have this problem?
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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Are you using a particular gas pump? some cut off early. Just keep filling it until gas hits your shoe (kidding, but you don't HAVE to stop filling when it automatically clicks off...some do it prematurely)
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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Whats the most you have ever filled up?
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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I think u have a problem of pulling out to early!!!!hehe lol stupid cut off on gas pumps suck *** lol keep filing to the next dollar or so or keep filling till the pump keeps repeatly shuts off as soon as u sequeze the handle or back it out some then keep pumping. lol are u FEMALE????? lol trying to tell somebody how to use a gas pump sheeshhhhssss. Could only be a female question!!!
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 10:07 PM
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Don't fill it til its right to the top. It messes up the carbon canister. Don't ask why it just does LOL
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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In addition to what all the others have said, double check the condition of your gas cap, and your gas tank itself. My friend once complained of the same problem, he had a double wammy. Bad gas cap (didn't keep pressure), and on top of that, he had ran over something and dented his gas tank. We drained it, then used an air compressor and it popped the dent out, and he then could fill another 2 gallons in it. So it might be worth checking.
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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Finally the correct response... a dented gas tank...

The rest of you guys were so helpful
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Finally the correct response... a dented gas tank...

The rest of you guys were so helpful
What does a dent in the gas tank have to do with the fuel indicator gauge? Wouldnt it still read full if there is gas in the tank?
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Finally the correct response... a dented gas tank...

The rest of you guys were so helpful

What does a dent in the gas tank have to do with the fuel indicator gauge? Wouldnt it still read full if there is gas in the tank?
not if full is 13 gallons and a dent is displacing one gallon and you fill up to a max of 12 gallons...
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 07:57 AM
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I think u have a problem of pulling out to early!!!!hehe lol stupid cut off on gas pumps suck *** lol keep filing to the next dollar or so or keep filling till the pump keeps repeatly shuts off as soon as u sequeze the handle or back it out some then keep pumping. lol are u FEMALE????? lol trying to tell somebody how to use a gas pump sheeshhhhssss. Could only be a female question!!!
yes........I've heard of this before........seems like you suffer from pre-mature egassulation.........insert the male gas nozzle end into the female end of your car and pump repeatedly until you are sure its full.......if you feel the pump bust a nut....don't worry.....you are protected......keep going
yes... you guys are right, I do pull out and keep pumping, thas what i did last nite... but still, its 1 click away from the F position... i guess i can take it to the dealer...
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 08:32 AM
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maybe you need to eat more. You are not producing enough.....
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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If it was dented in half a gallon, it would still read full because the actual fuel is being displaced by the dent.
1. Either the float in the tank is sticking.
or
2. Your guage is sticking.

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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 02:51 PM
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The dent would explain the lower fuel capacity... the guage could be a related voltage drop due to impact or damage to the sender pendulam...

I know the dent alone won't effect the sender, unless it's dented from the top.

Sorry for the confusion..
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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the guage could be a related voltage drop due to impact or damage to the sender pendulam...
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