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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Gas guage problem 2002 Explorer XLT

The gas gauge in my 2002 Ford Explorer XLT fails to work most of the time. The dealer said it was "bad or dirty" gas and suggested that I use Chevron fuel line cleaner. I did hear something about sulpher buildup on the tank sensor...true stuff? Either way, is there a way to fix this problem? Do I have to drop the tank and clean the sensor?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Yes, there is a tsb for the problem of sulfer buildup on the fuel tank sender. You need to try to add chevron techron plus to the fuel tank. Sometimes it doesn't work and the sender needs replacing anyway.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Believe it or not, I just had the same problem in my F350 with the PSD. Called the dealer and they told me the same thing. I added the fuel cleaner and within 40 miles the problem was solved. I bought the additive at Autozone which is where my dealer told me they get it. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks!

What brand or type of fuel line cleaner did they recommend from Autozone?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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the Chevron branded cleaner that I have used is called Techron (well rated in some reading I have done). I get it at Autozone and also have found it at Pep Boys and AdvanceAuto.
 
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