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Gas Gauge - 2/26/2005 11:50:48 AM

pilot1996

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My gas gauge acted funny some time ago, (2 years?), anyway, it went away after I filled it up.

Two days ago I filled it again, and it didn't quite act right...it showed about 7/8 full, and then over the next 12 miles slowly worked toward full. It is working OK now. I know that this is a common problem in the C5s, but I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck fixing it. I have been told that the brand of gas makes a difference, but that doesn't seem to matter to me as I'm not loyal to a brand. Here in AZ (recently moved here) they only have 91 octane anyway.

Mac

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Gas Gauge - 5/24/2005 10:34:42 AM

BobZ06

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I've heard that Shell gas has an additive that causes the types of issues you mentioned. Ammaco or Chevron are supposed to be better.

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Gas Gauge - 5/25/2005 5:47:47 PM

Patrick

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i am more surprised that there isnt higher octane!

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Gas Gauge - 6/3/2005 5:30:47 PM

vettegofast

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Have to tried changing the sening unit in the tank? The 84 has a float connected to it and sometimes it hangs after years of use.

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RE: Gas Gauge - 7/12/2006 8:01:48 PM

russo_z

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You can put water in your tank and the gauge will still show a reading...doesnt have anything to do with the gas...you can replace the gauge if the delay really bothers you but it sounds like its works fine to me.

Zach Russo
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