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fuel gauge
the other day my gas gauge dropped to empty but it came back on the next day;I'm sure it will happen again. If it stays that way and needs repair, what is involved and does extended warranty cover this? Thanks Doug
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There are a number of possibilities...
1. a fouled fuel sending unit.... add a good fule system cleaner like Techron or Chemtool B-12
and switch to a top tier gasoline www.toptiergas.com
2. corroded ground for the sending unit
3. faulty sending unit
Try the fuel system cleaner and switch gasolines
1. a fouled fuel sending unit.... add a good fule system cleaner like Techron or Chemtool B-12
and switch to a top tier gasoline www.toptiergas.com
2. corroded ground for the sending unit
3. faulty sending unit
Try the fuel system cleaner and switch gasolines
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1369756
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1374864
Various extended warranties differ on what they cover. You would just have to check with your warranty company to see what they cover.
Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1374864
Various extended warranties differ on what they cover. You would just have to check with your warranty company to see what they cover.
Good luck.
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I'm on the Chevron bandwagon. I've tried several times going to a cheaper gas and the problem comes back within a couple tanks. Now the only time I use anything else is if Chevron isn't available.
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Try running a bottle or two of Techron through the tank. Seems to work well in helping cure the erratic fuel gauge problem.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I, too, have had to replace the fuel sending unit assembly, AND, have had the proper "reflashing" to the PCM. And, I have found the least problems (continued erratic fuel gauge readings) when imposing a strict diet of only Chevron Premium with regular Techron II maintenance. 
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Originally Posted by doug doo wop
Thanks for the great wisdom of the forum and I will try the Techron. It has only happened once. I don't recall any Chevron stations around.
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Last August at Corvettes at Carlisle, I got a chance to ask one of the GM engineers about the gas gage issue. He said the problem was excessive sulfur in some fuels that was leaving a film on the sending units, which in turn would cause erractic failure.
The GM engineer reccomended (2) bottles of Techron. I did what he suggested and hav enot had a problem since.
BTW, Costco sells Techron 4-pack for about $10.
Good luck.
The GM engineer reccomended (2) bottles of Techron. I did what he suggested and hav enot had a problem since.
BTW, Costco sells Techron 4-pack for about $10.
Good luck.