Fuel Gauge Issue
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Fuel Gauge Issue
Hey guys I am having issues with my Cummins I purchased almost two months ago. I am really confused with this thing. It is the long bed, extended cab, so it should have the 35 gallon tank. At a half tank I am at 300 miles. Over the next 80 miles I am down to a 1/8-1/4tank. I was driving highway and should be looking at 18-20 mpg. Last night I parked at a friends house on a slight incline not thinking anything of it because I still had a 1/4 tank, no low fuel lights or anything. When I went to leave the truck fired right up but died seconds later. I went to the gas station and picked up 5 gallons and dumped it in. Still wouldn't start.
Over the past two months I've been filling up roughly at a half tank and only getting 18-22 gallons so I assumed the gauge was mainly accurate. What issues am I having? Its very frusrating?
1. Why is my fuel gauge so wrong? I should have more fuel than what it reads.
Over the past two months I've been filling up roughly at a half tank and only getting 18-22 gallons so I assumed the gauge was mainly accurate. What issues am I having? Its very frusrating?
1. Why is my fuel gauge so wrong? I should have more fuel than what it reads.
#4
In these trucks the fuel level sender is notorious for failing. You may need to replace it.
But it also sounds like the 1/4 tank issue that so many people had with aftermarket LPs a few years ago. That is why I asked if you have an aftermarket LP.
In google type in "1/4 tank issues" and a bunch of stuff will come up about it.
But it also sounds like the 1/4 tank issue that so many people had with aftermarket LPs a few years ago. That is why I asked if you have an aftermarket LP.
In google type in "1/4 tank issues" and a bunch of stuff will come up about it.
#6
Actually the fuel sender is replaceable.
Mopar1973Man's Dodge Cummins Articles - Fuel Gauge Replacement Sender
As for 1/4 tank issues even with the old school Drawstraw I I don't have any issues. As a Matter of fact I ran into town and just got back home from getting fuel. I was below the 1/8 tank and had the fuel light on.
Drawstraw I and how my is setup.
Zero Problems with 1/8 of tank to near empty.
Also running a AirDog 150.
Mopar1973Man's Dodge Cummins Articles - Fuel Gauge Replacement Sender
As for 1/4 tank issues even with the old school Drawstraw I I don't have any issues. As a Matter of fact I ran into town and just got back home from getting fuel. I was below the 1/8 tank and had the fuel light on.
Drawstraw I and how my is setup.
Zero Problems with 1/8 of tank to near empty.
Also running a AirDog 150.
#7
Has the lift pump been replaced before by a Dodge dealer? They come with the lift pump mounted up on the side of the block but the replacement places it in the tank. I have also seen the fuel pick up no longer hold fuel and run out when on an incline or going around turns. It is either that or your sending unit is not acurate. It may be empty and reading 1/4 tank.
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