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Sep 9, 2014 | 08:32 AM

mudfuel06

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Low Fuel

I ran low yesterday, to the point the truck was spitting and sputtering when given fuel. I made it to the station and threw some fuel in. My question, is there anything that I need to be concerned about? It has run fine since then.

Sep 9, 2014 | 09:21 AM

mustang_309

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Yes, don't make a habit of running it out of fuel as low fuel pressure is the leading cause of injector damage.

Sep 9, 2014 | 10:13 AM

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Thanks, I usually don't, but my wife had the debit card. I quickly learned that 5 miles til empty doesn't mean that.

Sep 9, 2014 | 11:17 AM

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Thanks, I usually don't, but my wife had the debit card. I quickly learned that 5 miles til empty doesn't mean that.

Lol I hear ya, I'm sure you will be fine just make sure you don't let it happen again.

Sep 9, 2014 | 11:34 AM

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May not be a bad idea to pull the HFCM lower fuel filter and check it's condition.....or change both filters if it's been awhile.

Sep 9, 2014 | 12:09 PM

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May not be a bad idea to pull the HFCM lower fuel filter and check it's condition.....or change both filters if it's been awhile.

I just changed them about 3500 miles ago after having to clean it out due to the pink slime. I'll pull it this weekend and see how nasty it is. Luckily I don't drive the truck very much.

Sep 9, 2014 | 12:47 PM

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Luckily I don't drive the truck very much.

I'm not sure I'd call that lucky. It's always a pleasure to drive mine around...that is when it's running perfect.

I do have a car when running errands, allowing to park like normal people, just not as fun. Get out of the way!