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Feb 28, 2005 | 08:24 PM

speedfreek155

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Fuel Gauge

I have a '99 FRC , and periodically my fuel gauge drops to the red and my data screen reads reserve fuel , even when I've more than a half tank . Has anybody else experienced this .
Thanx in advance , Bill

Feb 28, 2005 | 08:34 PM

GORDON

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yes it happened to my 98, I use techron fuel system cleaner, it fixes it

Feb 28, 2005 | 08:35 PM

91VetteOkc

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I have the same problem with my 99 FRC, but at a 1/4 tank. I have read that it is from the gas that is used. I believe it is from having too much sulphur and causing corrosion. I have been using shell since I got this car and it seems to be helping.

Feb 28, 2005 | 08:36 PM

leaftye

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Bill, it's a problem for C5's & C6's. I think a better question is: Who hasn't experienced it??

Feb 28, 2005 | 08:56 PM

BlackVettesRBest

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GORDON

yes it happened to my 98, I use techron fuel system cleaner, it fixes it

This just happened to my 01 on Saturday night, fixes it in a jiffy.

Mar 1, 2005 | 02:06 PM

BMG50

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also on my 97, 4 tanks of chevron, fixed!!!!

Mar 1, 2005 | 02:42 PM

Stefan99

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It happened last year to my 99, the tank was 1/4 full. - But only
one time - hope it won´t come back this season........

Mar 1, 2005 | 04:40 PM

David426

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Extremely common on C5 corvettes as well as other late model Chevy too. A co-worker had this with his 2000 Tahoe. Sulfer deposits on the fuel sending units are the problem. Techron fuel system cleaner (On sale at Pep Boys last week $3.99) seems to be what a lot of people use and it fixes the problem. I used Red Line fuel cleaner on mine and it cleaned up the problem. If you still have a warranty you could also use it to have the fuel sending units replaced. I would go the cleaner route first. this usually fixes the problem.