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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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fuel gauge problems

i have a 2004 f250 6.0L with 73k

i replace both fuel filters.
i was empty on fuel so i want to the gas station and pumped 10 gallons of diesel, when i started the truck the fuel gauge read full instead of a little over 1/4 tank
what do you guys think happen.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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It should work itself out after a few more restarts and/or driving it around.
Several folks report fueling with the truck RUNNING also messes things up.
In my case, the gauge sssslllllooooowwwwwllllyyyyy went from E to F over
3 days. I now shutoff when fueling and it works normal.

out of curiosity..
Does you lie-o-meter show you can go 500+ miles or just 180+
indicating it really knows you have 10 gallons vs. 30+?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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ok i hope it does fixe it self
thanks i feel a little better

my 2004 does not have a lie-o-meter
 
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