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#35276 - 03/07/10 08:37 AM 2002 Gas Gage Issue
corvette-1969 Offline
Just Started the Engine

Registered: 01/28/10
Posts: 14
Loc: Birchwood TN
Driving along with 3/4 tank of gas and next thing I see is chcek gages. The gas gage is now on empty. Put about in 4 or 5 gallons of gas but still on empty. Anyone else have this type of problem?
Thanks,
Steve

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#35277 - 03/07/10 09:11 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
miamiguy305 Offline
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Registered: 01/18/08
Posts: 549
Loc: Miami , FL
get Tecron at Chevron stations, sometimes deposits in the tank will do that, id start there. are there any codes poping up. is this the first time its happened?
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#35278 - 03/07/10 10:31 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 08/21/04
Posts: 2526
Loc: Never Never Land
As mentioned deposits will build up. Using top teir gas and adding a bottle of Techron a couple times a year usually solves the problem.
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#35279 - 03/07/10 10:55 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 04/06/03
Posts: 2895
Loc: North Augusta, SC
Most of the time if it's a sulphur buildup problem the gauge will go back to the proper level after the car is restarted, but that is still the most likely problem.

One big bottle (20oz?) or two small bottles (12oz?) of Techron additive (avail at any auto parts store) on a few consecutive fillups will usually keep it working right for about a year.

The buildup problem seems to be worse on cars that sit for long periods of time, any chance you just took your favorite toy out of winter storage?
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#35280 - 03/07/10 12:02 PM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 01/18/07
Posts: 905
Loc: South Florida
When the tank is empty, as said above, add the larger bottle of TECHRON PLUS. It might take another bottle on a second tank to remedy the problem. Put in a bottle every once in a while to keep the sulphur from building up.
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#35281 - 03/08/10 12:51 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 11/20/02
Posts: 2018
Loc: Beautiful NW Arkansas
Quote:
Originally posted by miamiguy305:
get Tecron at Chevron stations, sometimes deposits in the tank will do that, id start there. are there any codes poping up. is this the first time its happened?
I agree with Rene. Add a large bottle of Techron at every oil change and I doubt that you will see this problem again. thumbsup

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#35282 - 03/09/10 08:55 PM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
miamiguy305 Offline
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Registered: 01/18/08
Posts: 549
Loc: Miami , FL
Well steve hope you got it fixed, hoping you weren't a one hit poster lol.
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#35283 - 03/10/10 09:12 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 01/18/07
Posts: 905
Loc: South Florida
Rene, did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning or have a fight with your wife? LOLLLLLLLLL
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2001 Corvette Convertible, Navy Blue Metalic, Grey Interior, White Top, Automatic, Z51, Performance Axle Ratio 3:15, Borla X Pipe, Borla Quad 4" Stingers, Blackwing, Tuned and all the bells and whistles.

2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, White, Black Hard top, Red/Black Interior

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#35284 - 03/11/10 08:27 PM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 01/18/08
Posts: 549
Loc: Miami , FL
Naw Ken i didnt, i just love the one hit wonders almost as much as Radar( mike) does lol.
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#35285 - 03/12/10 08:36 AM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 01/18/07
Posts: 905
Loc: South Florida
Maybe they're still here, but lurking in the background.
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2001 Corvette Convertible, Navy Blue Metalic, Grey Interior, White Top, Automatic, Z51, Performance Axle Ratio 3:15, Borla X Pipe, Borla Quad 4" Stingers, Blackwing, Tuned and all the bells and whistles.

2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, White, Black Hard top, Red/Black Interior

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#35286 - 03/12/10 08:14 PM Re: 2002 Gas Gage Issue
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Registered: 11/20/02
Posts: 2018
Loc: Beautiful NW Arkansas
Quote:
Originally posted by bados:
Maybe they're still here, but lurking in the background.
There is a thin line between lurking and stalking. Not that I would know... devilgrin

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