Fuel error
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Pro
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From: Finksburg MD
Fuel error
I get a low fuel alert with a full tank of gas.. Sometimes I am driving and all of a sudden the fuel gage reads empty and I get the low fuel alert.. I have a predator programmer and I have erased the errors in the DIC and it goes away.. It has happened 3 times over about 6 months.. Any ideas?
Drifting
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From: Slidell La
Problem,, I thought they came factory standard the erratic fuel gauge. After 2 new sending units and reprogramming not to mention high sulphur gas, I just add Techron every 3 or so months. 99 Nassau Blue
Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
Your fuel sending unit is "sticking"...
....yes, just add a large bottle of TECHRON to your nearly empty tank & then every other fill up & that should clean up that sticking fuel sending unit...
Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Sugar Land Tx
I have just been filling up with Chevron Techron when it happens and goes away for a few months. Mine is a 2001 with 63 on the clock and it just started this about 6 months ago ( twice in 6 mo. not bad )
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From: Anthony TX
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Chevron fuel has the additive TECHROLENE which is a very good fuel detergent/cleaner. If you cant find a Chevron station, you can add the Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner and after a couple of bottles, it should resolve the issue. Like it was stated above, it works best when added to an empty tank and then filled with fuel. Add a bottle every other tank or so to keep the problem from returning.
Bill
Bill
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From: Plano TX
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Chevron fuel has the additive TECHROLENE which is a very good fuel detergent/cleaner. If you cant find a Chevron station, you can add the Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner and after a couple of bottles, it should resolve the issue. Like it was stated above, it works best when added to an empty tank and then filled with fuel. Add a bottle every other tank or so to keep the problem from returning.
Bill
Bill
I use only Chevron Fuel and add a bottle of Techron every other month. Sulfer deposits on the sending unit causes this. I guess some fuels have more sulfer than others. Keep your eyes peeled for specials on the Techron. All the major auto parts stores run sales on this product quite often.
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From: End of the Ike IL
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You can also do a search for "Techron" to learn that periodically running a bottle or two through the system will clean off the deposits on the fuel sender. Works like a charm 
