Re: Fuel gauge wonkie, really wonkie
Reply #27 –
After having the previous owner fail to tell me that my fuel gauge was not working properly I ran out of fuel 2 miles from home. It was actually good because it brought some things to my attention including the fact that the fuel lines were not properly installed, and that the fuel sender had to be replaced. I got a new one from fore travel and haven't had an issue since. I also fill up around half a tank. This gives me about 800 miles range before having to go find a fuel source. I really don't think you need to dip the tank though just go by your mileage and you'll be close enough. That's assuming that you're driving it. A coach that's sitting hopefully you filled it before you allowed it to sit in which case again it's a non issue. But definitely check and make sure your sender's work in properly before you rely on it. Don't assume it. One tip. If you're driving down the road with the generator on and the air conditioners are on because it's 105° outside and your generator cuts off dip your tank. And then find a fueling station and fill it to the top and compare that to your gauge and then you'll know whether or not your gauge is accurate.
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