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Kevin920415 · 02-10-2011, 12:35 AM

well I know for sure my gauge had a bit more than 1/4 full and when I was driving home.. it way EMPTY.. and went WAYYY lower than EMPTY. when i parked it went up to empty again.(should be more than 1/4)

Now now. I've read some articles but its basically about cars staying full tank?(I wish..) but not below empty.

What can it be? I drive a 91 hatch with only low miles and i put 87 chevron/arco back to back.

I need help this is my semi daily

Nizzan4u2nv · 02-10-2011, 01:02 AM

Its probably a malfunction float on the fuel pump assembly. Either switch it out with another or go by the mileage on your odometer.

Kevin920415 · 02-10-2011, 04:57 PM

Update: I drove the car today and it only went down for about half a tank but not below the empty line. I think I can drive like this because once i turn on the car its normal but drops after i drive for a while.... any more suggestions?

should i just replace it from an another car?

02-10-2011, 12:35 AM	#1
Kevin920415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove, CA Age: 29 Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	1/4 full, to low, wayyyyy below low. talk about mpg.. well I know for sure my gauge had a bit more than 1/4 full and when I was driving home.. it way EMPTY.. and went WAYYY lower than EMPTY. when i parked it went up to empty again.(should be more than 1/4) Now now. I've read some articles but its basically about cars staying full tank?(I wish..) but not below empty. What can it be? I drive a 91 hatch with only low miles and i put 87 chevron/arco back to back. I need help this is my semi daily __________________ You drive DA 2 fo tay? Last edited by Kevin920415; 02-10-2011 at 02:55 PM..

02-10-2011, 01:02 AM	#2
Nizzan4u2nv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Its probably a malfunction float on the fuel pump assembly. Either switch it out with another or go by the mileage on your odometer. __________________

02-10-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
Kevin920415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden Grove, CA Age: 29 Posts: 1,168 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Update: I drove the car today and it only went down for about half a tank but not below the empty line. I think I can drive like this because once i turn on the car its normal but drops after i drive for a while.... any more suggestions? should i just replace it from an another car? __________________ You drive DA 2 fo tay?

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