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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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Fuel Guage

Just notice my fuel gauge today while driving that my needle was just above the red line and light was on. Drove a coulpe of miles and needle went back up to 1/4 tank is that normal ? I didnt really notice it before .

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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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I have sen some crazy behavior out of mine as well over the years.I just fill mine up when it gets to 1/4 tank
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Mine does the same dang thing. It really gets on my nerves cause i can be just under half a tank and if i park on the slightest grade itll read empty or almost. I wonder if its something in the tank sticking?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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Is there a fix ?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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up to the top
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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up to the top
What top ?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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i try to fill up every friday weather it needs it or not. PITA.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Mine always seems to get stuck also if I run it under 1/4 of a tank .... if I go in reverse and slam on the brakes it seems to make it unstick.
 
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