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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 10:48 AM
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Drove to my nearest Chevron yesterday, about 6 miles away and put my usual 10 gallons of premium, when I drove away I noticed my gas gauge was at 1/4 and took about 10-15 minutes to come up between 3/4 and full. Anybody ever experience this, and what would cause this happen? Thanks
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TECHRON CONCENTRATE in the Black Bottle IS YOUR FRIEND
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Thanks for the reply, will add Techron Concentrate at next fill up.
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The PCM needs some time to recalculate the fuel levels but, it should not take that long. Give her a good couple of tank fulls of treated fuel and see what you get..
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Will do, thanks.
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Curious, did you completely fill the tank, and immediately after having issues?
I know you said 10 gallons, no idea if that filled it

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No, It was between 1/4 and empty, I never fill my 97 completely full.
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