Gas Question?
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Racer
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From: Walnut Ridge Ar
Gas Question?
How many gallons is the gas tank on a 1993? Reason for asking, went to get gas today it show one bar over half, and it took 14 gallons to top it off>? I wouldnt have thought it would hold that much, when showing a hair over half?!
Drifting
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
do not trust the fuel gauge
The fuel gauge is one of the weakest compontents of the car.
Plus fuel now containing more sulfer seems to further contribute to the fuel gauge's problems.
Suggest also using the trip odometer to assure you don't run out of gas.
ALso, add either GM's gas additive (heard it is better) or Chevron's Techron 3-4 times a year to try and save the gauge.
Plus fuel now containing more sulfer seems to further contribute to the fuel gauge's problems.
Suggest also using the trip odometer to assure you don't run out of gas.
ALso, add either GM's gas additive (heard it is better) or Chevron's Techron 3-4 times a year to try and save the gauge.
Racer
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From: Wilmington NC
Ever notice it takes a hell of a lot longer to go from full to 1/2, than it does from 1/2 to reserve?
Safety Car
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
I really think gas gages (sp) are "top heavy" for lack of a better word. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's a psychological ploy to make you think you are getting better mileage than you are. Most cars seem to be this way.
Ever notice it takes a hell of a lot longer to go from full to 1/2, than it does from 1/2 to reserve?
Ever notice it takes a hell of a lot longer to go from full to 1/2, than it does from 1/2 to reserve?
That's a big part of the problem. Another factor (although not a lot) is that in hot weather gas, like all liquids, expands. So there is less gas in a gallon when it's 90 degrees than when it's 40.
