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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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I had about less than 1/4 from last night, I start the car I receive a check Gage red light. Only Gage not working is fuel. I start the car again and now it's empty. The car said reserve fuel. I went to gas station and put in 20 dollars of premium and got 3/4 with a range of 170

Than through out the day it seems everytime I started the car I was one line less in my fuel Gage. What do you think can be the problem



One day and about the same I usually drive daily I consumed three days of fuel
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Corrosion on the sender contacts. Put Techron into the fuel system and use it regularly. Chevron and Texaco Supreme's have Techron in them.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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So does that mean I don't have an gas or the sender is broken
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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It seems to be a common problem with the vettes.Use Techron a few times a year and you shuld be ok.
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The sender has exposed contacts. They become corroded when not treated with Techron, and will generate false or zero readings.

Stop by your local auto parts store and pickup a bottle. Add according to the directions. From this point on, either use Chevron or Texaco, or regularly add in Techron to your favorite gasoline.

I'd see how it does as a few applications, but definitely fill it up so you know where you are starting from.
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