fuel issue
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fuel issue
Alright y'all, I drive a 1991 Cherokee Laredo. 4.0 h/o. Ive been having an issue with putting gas in my rig. When I go to fill her up, it always stops at 3/4 or less and won't let me put any more in. What are your thoughts? Please and thanks!
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Well my gauge was on empty and I went and tried to fill it up tonight and it only put 14 gallons in. Its a 20 gallon tank. I'm wondering if I still have a quarter tank when it says empty
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Could be that your gauge is off. Try this: Get a 5 gallon gas can, fill it, and go for a ride. See how far you get before it runs dry. Yes, deliberately run out of gas. That's what the 5 gallon can is for - so you can get to the next gas station. Keep track of your mileage from the time you run out until you fill up. You should learn a lot from this exercise.
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This is one of the very first things that I do when I get a new vehicle. I fill it up, run it dry and carry a 5-gal. can with me so that I can see just how many miles I can get on a tank and to check the gas gauge for accuracy. I NEVER trust a gauge that I haven't tested.
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