Engine stalling with low fuel level
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 272
Likes: 0
From: LA
Engine stalling with low fuel level
When I get down to about 1/4 tank of gas the car is stalling when I hit the gas. It is idleing fine. I checked the tank for water and it's fine. Is this normal or do I need to look for something?
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 215
Likes: 4
From: Parker Colorado
I would venture to guess the gauge is off my does the same thing (92) there is a thread on here that talks about the gas gauge and some of the issues that arise. I keep my above 1/2 all the time and have never had a problem.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 52
From: Jefferson City MO
My last LT4 did the same thing. I never did figure out why. My current car has a HF aftermarket fuel pump and this never happens. I'm guessing it is a fuel pump pickup issue?? Just a guess.
I don't think anything is wrong with the car, just put more fuel in!
I don't think anything is wrong with the car, just put more fuel in!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
Likes: 26
From: El Paso Texas
Yep, sounds like the gauge is feeding you a line of crap. You can search out my tech thread on fuel sender repair and do that and it should help. But again....just refill it when it gets below 1/3 tank and all will be well.
