Fuel gage malfunction
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Fuel gage malfunction
SAMS GAS WITH 10% ETHNOL IS PROBLEM WITH SULFUR DEPOSITS ON SENSOR MAKES FUEL INDICATOR BANK TO EMPTY.
CURE IS TETRON ADDITIVE TO TANK OF GAS AND GAGES RETURN TO NORMAL. BAD FUEL. USE CHEVRON,SHELL, TEXICO GAS ONLY AND ADD TETRON TO 5TH TANK OF GAS FOR INSURANCE.
CURE IS TETRON ADDITIVE TO TANK OF GAS AND GAGES RETURN TO NORMAL. BAD FUEL. USE CHEVRON,SHELL, TEXICO GAS ONLY AND ADD TETRON TO 5TH TANK OF GAS FOR INSURANCE.
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It's common knowledge here that Techron will in some cases cure a malfunctioning fuel sensor due to the sulfur deposits but a reminder is good. Glad it worked for you and good advice to add some Techron every now and then.
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Im pretty sure people have had success with both, I personally used techron mainly because it seems like a majority have had positive results with it as did I. But then again as soon as it happened I filled her up and put in a bottle, just happened to be on the way to NCM, kinda scared me too because I knew I was getting below a 1/4 and the next thing I knew I was "out".
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may be "common knowledge" to you oh great one but some of us normal human beings who dont know everything appreciate shared forum advice. I do.
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It IS common knowledge to those that actually participate in,or at least follow the forum.
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For the record, my Z06 fuel gauge went to "E" the day I bought it and was driving it home. LOL! Because I searched here as soon as I got home, I saw all the gazillion posts about using Techron and running Mobil fuel. I haven't had any fuel gauge problems since. 
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Well it wasn't on sale but Chevron does have a rebate offer titled Buy 1 Get 1 Free. When you buy 2 they refund you one. Max refund for the 20 oz is 11.99 & 7.99 for the 12 oz. Limit is one rebate P/H & postmarked by 9-3-11
