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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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So I went and filled the tank up with gas and headed to pick up my new exhaust system. Now about 15mins in my gas gauge tells me I am out of fuel. I stop about 45 mins later get back in the car start it up and it works the rest the way home. Anyone else have this happen and if so whats going on?

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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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So I went and filled the tank up with gas and headed to pick up my new exhaust system. Now about 15mins in my gas gauge tells me I am out of fuel. I stop about 45 mins later get back in the car start it up and it works the rest the way home. Anyone else have this happen and if so whats going on?

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One Word....Techron!
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One Word....Techron!
Almost a must-do additive.
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ok new to this what do you mean techron?
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadaboy
ok new to this what do you mean techron?
Fuel additive. Chevron Techron. Can be found at local parts stores. A search may give you more complete information.
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Most likely your fuel sending units have some sulfur build up on them and it is causing some erratic readings by the fuel gauge. The use of some Techron additive to the gas has worked for others to help clean off the sending units and return the gauge to normal operation.
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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There are two types, injector cleaner, and fuel system cleaner....you want the latter.
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I had the exact same problem in mine and a large bottle of Techron fixed it.
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Buy one, get one right now at Auto Zone.
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I had a "check engine light" pop on one day. Added a bottle of Techron and poof it was gone. I did discover later on that my gas cap needed replacing as well when the light came back on.
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If you buy Chevron gas with the Techron already in it you most likely will not have problems with your gas gauge.
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Originally Posted by Kmcoldcars
If you buy Chevron gas with the Techron already in it you most likely will not have problems with your gas gauge.


I had the problem soon after buying my car in 2007 and cured it with the additive. Now I almost always use Chevron gas and haven't needed extra Techron.
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Originally Posted by Kmcoldcars
If you buy Chevron gas with the Techron already in it you most likely will not have problems with your gas gauge.
Or Texaco. Same additive.
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 07:08 AM
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I just picked up a box of 6 bottles at amazon for $51.10. That's $8.51 per bottle if you're interested. Free shipping with amazon prime.
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Sea Foam work well too - but either or will help you out from the builup on the sender!

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What is the recommended usage? One bottle per month, assuming. Four tanks a month?
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I use a bottle once a month and this keeps my gas guage happy.
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Been reading this product contains the same active ingredient as Techron:

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Originally Posted by Kmcoldcars
If you buy Chevron gas with the Techron already in it you most likely will not have problems with your gas gauge.
Chevron is the only gas I use.

I throw in a bottle of Sea Foam once a year.
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