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Ford Quick Tips #77: DTC P0460 P0463 Erratic Fuel Gauge Quick Fix!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2017
- Come along as we show you how to quickly diagnose a common concern with fuel sending units caused by sulfur in gasoline.
Before replacing the fuel pump sending unit use this additive to restore it-
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Before replacing the fuel pump sending unit use this additive to restore it-
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Was that unit affected? If so, how many miles on?
cruisepix mine was @ 60k when started, but never got a code?
Does auto stores or Wal-Mart carry this?
Would you still use the cleaner on a 3.5 ecoboost
FordTechMakuloco I have an 09 f150 4.6 3v. I don't have any codes, however I have not been able to fill my tank fully in over six months. I can only put maybe 20 gallons (I have the 26 gallon tank) before it clicks that it's full. Do you think there is debris preventing the arm to lock out fully? I usually get over 440 miles on a full tank, lately I can only get 370.
Gotta thank you for that additive tip. It completely worked and saved me hundreds by replacing that sending unit. The first 1/2 tank, I went on a back road with no traffic, and would pump my brakes to slosh the fuel around. It started working perfectly right after that.
Dude I can't thank you enough I've been watching you for years, and my Ford is still running today thanks to your help.🙏🏻
This stuff is great. I've used it for years. It cleans so well that it made my truck's fuel pump last 2 months before dying, allowing me to get engine and suspension done first, while still driving it. Truck started hesitating, added techron. 4 weeks before symptoms again. Repeat. Went 3 weeks. Repeat. 2 weeks, 1 week. Made appt for a new one at mechanic, fuel pump officially died when I tried to leave the shop lol. Yeah, this stuff is amazing. It may be slightly more pricey but it's worth it.
This tip for the adding the Chevron Techron Plus fuel additive worked immediately for the problems we were having with our Ford Truck with a mustang engine. My wife and I are amazed. Mechanic wanted to replace our fuel pump - $680. We are so thankful for your helpful tips on this site. It was a God send for us.
* I would not replace the fuel pump unless the fuel pump was not working. I can live with an incorrect fuel level reading by keeping track of my mileage with my odometer.
The fuel level sending unit was sending an incorrect fuel reading and also probably causing a check engine light. Your vehicle could have been driven just the same. The fuel pump runs just the same with or without an accurate fuel level sensor.
* Do not run a fuel pump dry so fill up the gas tank and reset the odometer after each fill up.
Another great video packed with money saving information. The Techron worked for me. The car doesn't get driven much and the treatment worked in one tank of treated gas. Thanks!
You saved me from having to remove the fuel tank. Within 10 min my gas gauge started rising from solid empty. Within 50 miles it was back to normal. Used this product in 3 tank fulls. It's working great! THANK YOU for the video!
Hello how can i save me some money, and can you please tell me the name of it sir.
@@ernestgrey9294 chevron techron plus
It this works with diesel engines
Oct, 2022.
I drive a 2001 Focus Wagon as my daily driver 34 miles each way to work and back + piddling around town.
If it weren't for your Channel, I'd have scrapped it years ago.
The little things (like this) that are annoying AND expensive at a shop, become fun diy projects to do at home in the driveway instead.
Because of this channel, The Betty White Wagon is still going strong.
The Ol' gal just won't die.
MANY Thanks and keep up the great work!
Betty 😆
Thank you!
I ran 2 of the black bottles through my truck. The light didn’t initially go out, but about 200 miles in, it went out and after 80 miles more it was still off and passed emissions!
BerrymanB-12 part number 0116 in a round can is much better. And it's cheaper. I managed a parts store for 28 years. This saved a lot of people from buying carbs.😁Just don't add to oil it cleans it to much.
I can confirm that this seems to fix the issue. My mom's '08 Taurus kept having the check engine light come on with a P2068 code. I would clear it and it would go away for a few weeks and then pop up again. I noticed it seemed to only happen when the fuel was below a quarter tank. I started using the Techron additive about once every month or two and the problem stopped. It hasn't happened for about a year now.
Man 2 bottles did the trick after 7 visits to a shop nobody could fix the issue wow I'm amazed thank you
How did you put it in? Before you fill up or after?
@@bbeal2325 before and after
Thank you so much!! The chevron with Techron plus worked like a charm!! Now, what the best hack for just having all my 2011 f150 AC blend doors replaced and 5 months later the driver side and passenger side blend door have already stopped working again.
Outstanding , fixed a 4 year old probelm , 2 treatments , 1st did the trick in about 2 hours and a short drive , the second for luck. thanks !
What instructions did you use?
@@bbeal2325 1/4 full of gas , 2 techron bottles , filled up with chevron premuim , ran about 15 minutes and needle raised to normal full position , when ready for fillup , added 1 bottle of same , filled up as normally would , gas gauge worked normally on refill , added 1 bottle every other month , this was a low milage 2004 Navigator with 38K miles , that never driven by a older gentleman in San Deigo , sat in garage a lot when I was able to bye it , but your knowledge in this matter was fantastic , thank you !
@@bbeal2325 1/4 thank of gas , 2 bottles , filled tank , needle moved up to full after a short time , ran down to 1/4 tank again and used 1 bottle and filled tank back and has never done this again since , use 1 bottle very other month and reset computer code , cheaper then Ford wanting to drop tank and replace pump by a long shot , on a very low milage 2004 Navigator that sat a long time in a garage at the coast , it does work , I was impressed , so simple.
@@Russianpaintrain did you use the 20oz bottles or the 12 oz bottles?
@@bbeal2325 Black Techron bottle , it is 10 oz. , black cap part # 38726 , 15 gallons of gas per 10 oz. bottle.
Had a P0463 on my 05 Taurus not too long ago and Techron cleared it right up. The fuel gauge would peg ever so slightly over full when the tank got over 80 - 85 % and would drop the fuel gauge below empty if it stayed pegged long enough, after the second time it would request the MIL. Read about this same problem and decided Techron would be a lot easier and cheaper than a new sending unit. Lol Glad I did.
Wow, you're truly a life saver and a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge with us, and helping people like myself avoid paying unreasonable money that does not necessarily need spending! Thank you so much!!! I hope your subscribers reach more than a million.
Did it work for you?
Thanks for the video. You saved me hundreds of dollars. I bought Techron fuel cleaner for 5 bucks. Added it to the tank and after driving for an hour, it's gone !
I’ve been calling all auto places and can’t find Techron plus only every other one
Thanks for the great tip. Had this issue in my wife's 09 Escape
Put in 1 bottle, cleared the code & took it for a ride. Got on a back road & started turning the wheel back & forth. To slosh the fuel in the tank & the low fuel warning went off & the gauge started going up to full. Saved me $100 & making my wife's car smell like gas if I had to remove the pump.
The Techron High Mileage has the same additives as the Techron Concentrated Plus. Was reading the specs sheets on both.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents: my 2020 Ford Transit 150 was always reading empty, with the check engine light/code saying something up with a sending unit. So I watch this video bought that cleaner junk he was talking about and it worked within 25 miles. Thank you!!
Thank you my friend you've helped me several times. I have been watching this service engine light for 2 months ran this through 2 tank fulls service engine light has been out for 2 weeks. Thank you.
it worked ... in no time... gotta say thank you and just wow engine light went out and all... far out!!
Yay! Finally a straight answer! I've been waiting literally years for this video! Great info! :)
There may not be any corrosion on the resistor but the wires connecting to the resistor may be causing haywire readings due a problem in the wire or solder.
2000 v6 mustang. owned since new. never had a problem with it until the fuel pump was replaced almost 2 years ago. it drops to empty with the low fuel light at a quarter tank. no codes though. I'll try the techron
Did this work?. ...I have a 2006 Saturn ion I just replaced the fuel pump and it's a quarter off
Just got this same code with my 2004 P71 crown vic. Gonna try this out and see if it works ! Thank you for the tip !
I was having this problem after keeping my car in storage while 5 years in Japan. Fuel level was at 1/4 full the whole time and each time it reached that level my fuel level sending unit would report an error then cause my check engine light to come on. If I didn't let the level get that low I had no problem. I am located overseas and could not get the Techron product that is referenced here, but reading the labels of several products that were available I found that the Slick50 Fuel Tank Cleaning Solution fixed my sensor exactly as explained here.
If u have sending unit out you can physically clean the contact points.. usually works! I worked in a specialty shop for 6 years just did AC n gas tanks.. you can replace the fuel pump on that unit too, just disassemble and replace.. done it hundreds of times
Fantastic work. I have this exact issue with my 2016 F150. Went to Walmart to pick up the fuels system cleaner and 24 hours later cured. No fuel light and no check engine light. Fuel gauge works as well. Thanks for another great video!
All Gas models between MY 19XX - 20XX ????? Or just specific models/years? Does erratic mean simply non accurate gauge reading? Like filling up at the pump but only showing 1/2 full, routinely?
I was experiencing erratic fuel gauge on a 2000 F-150 5.4 truck. The truck has a 24 gallon tank and a single bottle from Auto Zone says to add up to twelve gallons gas so I did my best to add to half tank-no fuel gauge fix. A few fill ups later, I did 2 bottles in a full 24 gallon tank. Fuel gauge worked properly almost right away and is working fine since. Since this product comes in several sizes, my advice is to buy the size that will be a good ratio to add to a full tank, which for me is 2 bottles.
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer xlt with the 4.0 sohc and is has 177k miles. My fuel gauge hasn’t worked since 60k miles always used the odo trip meter as a fuel gauge. The issue that I’m having is that it pegs below E when you turn the key on and never rises no matter what I do. I dropped the tank. Pain in the a** if you don’t have a lift to work on. But I managed to get everything out without an issue. I removed the fuel pump assembly and decided to ohm check the sender just for the heck of it and it worked as it should. I went on with some more testing trying to fool the gauge into thinking that the tank was full with the two wires that run to the gauge with no luck there either. So with my luck and the vehicle having 177k miles I decided to put a new fuel pump in it since the harness was still accessible for further testing and put it all back together. I also checked another instrument cluster thinking it could be the gauge with no luck there either also pegged below E with the other instrument cluster. I did numerous tests including a gauge sweep and that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the gauge function and it brought me hope that it could be a simple fix hopefully you can help me out or point me into the right direction. The only codes that I got for it was a p0463 and the message for that was fuel level sensor A high input. And a B1201-00 and the message for that was fuel gauge sender circuit open or short to battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Wow learn something new from you each time thanks for sharing
Going to give this a shot. My 2007 Expedition will reach around 142 miles until empty, and then all of the sudden it will read ---Miles to Empty, and then very gradually climb back up until it reads 60 miles until empty. The tank still has approximately 8-10 gallons remaining, because it will only take around 15 gallons to top it off. I'll post another response to let you know if it works. Also, the fuel pump was replaced about 1 year ago. Thanks for the awesome tip!
Thank you so much! You just saved me a bunch of money.
Thanx alot. I cant tell you how mant videos ive watched and people leave out detail and get side tracked but this video was very helpful
Is this for gas engines or for diesel engines? I have a 2007 Ford F350 Super Duty with a 6.0L Turbo Diesel and it is putting out a P0460 code.
Worked for me. I didn't have any codes but my fuel guage would never read all the way full on a full tank. At halfway it would jump to "E" and the Info system would say I only had 7 miles to empty. After using Techron Concentrate Plus the guage and info system corrected itself within like ten minutes. Reads good. No longer overflows at the pump.
What instructions did you follow to put it in?
Man this an awesome video on how it operates my 06 started doing the erratic fuel gauge indication with check engine light .I almost spent $$$ but I will try the Techron additive first thanks ! Keep up the good work !
Did it work for you?
Thank you for putting this video together. My sons 2001 F350 7.3 fuel gauge is always showing full. We will try this. I did find a sending unit from Advance Auto if we need to order it for 132.00 if we need to order one. Beats 400 -600 dollars.
I was mistaken, The sending unit that I found may not fit. Looking at what unit is in a 2001 does not have the same unit you shown in this video.
Hey man, I have a question. On ignition, sometimes my gas gauge stays on empty for a little bit and car says no fuel. Gas gauge takes like 4 minutes to rise to actual fuel levels. If I let it sit and restart it will self correct. I have an ecoboost 2015 with no mods 25k miles. I want to believe it's a sending unit. Any ideas? I'd like your two cents.
Thank you for making my search for an answer fast and easy to do!
Thank you so much 💯!!!! This actually worked for my 2013 mustang GT I got the same code and my level sensor took a dump. I added the fuel cleaner and at 1st it didnt work but surly 3 days after adding it worked again saved me tons of money THANKS AGAIN!!
OSIS_ieCoyote what’s up Brother! I have a 2014 mustang Gt and the problem I’m having is the gauge would be 3/4 full and the digital cluster tells me I have 290 miles to empty!.. we both know that’s not true with these v8’s lol you think this will help?
I watch your videos all the time and I just want to say Thank You !
So... it's basically a flaw in the fuel pump design? Okay, got it! 😊👍
Really love your videos and your explanation of issues.
Thanks!
I had quarter of fuel already in the car, but when I filled up again, the niddle didn't move up, it just kept dropping as I was driving and so did the digital meter until it reached 0km and the niddle went below Empty. Now the car won't start even though there's alot fuel in it.
This apparently worked for a 2002 Taurus. I filled the tank and added one ounce per gallon. Although I had the luxury of being able to let the car sit for days on end over the course of a couple of weeks, the fuel gauge now works and the check engine light is still off. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this Tech tip, hopefully it works on my 1997 F-250HD dual tank system and one tank gauge that works sometimes.
2012 F150, doesn't get driven regularly. A couple times a month not very far to pick up hay/feed.
Have the "sticking" fuel level gauge. No codes thrown though like everyone else mentions. Have noticed it only during the cold months in AZ. All through the warmer months never have the problem.
I'll give this a go as the quick/cheap fix first. I would rather not have to pull the pump of nit needed.
I blame myself for allowing my tank to go so low of gas that the chime alarmed and got "
low fuel" notice on the odometer, but I wanted to wait to get good Mobil gas in the tank as always. I put in 20 gallons, but the needle only went up to 1/4 full. I believe it is the float that went too low, it's maybe not coming up, or just getting a bad reading. I will use Chevron Techron Plus a couple times in hopes things will get back to normal and get good fuel level readings.
I've got a PO463 on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Will this work on older cars? Any issues with stuff breaking down and staying in gas tank? Thanks for the video.
Wow, great video, THANK YOU 🙏 for this information, especially the test part, very helpful.
Hey what to use for a diesel 6.0 with P0460 code?????????
That’s what I would like to know . I went to the manufacturer website and they say don’t use this in a Diesel engine !
I just wanna thank you for your recommendation. My wife’s fx2 fuel gauge wasn’t operating properly and I was dreading pulling the fuel tank I did one about 30 years ago when I was 27 it wouldn’t have been a bad job. before she ran one tank of fuel through it. It started working again unbelievable thank you, you wouldn’t happen to recommend an additive to soften up oil seals I’ve been told a few over the years but I’ve never really been an additive person, but I have a small leak in my F150 in the rear seal. Is there anything I can put in to soften the seal Where it won’t leak
when my fuel gauge get just under a half tank it starts to drop quick and then sometimes comes back up later , Is this the same thing you are talking about ?
Did you ever try this?
Mine does the same, sometimes throws the 460 and 463 code. Gonna have to try the fuel additive
@@justthetibb1569 did it work? I have the same issue, but my car is jacked up in the rear, as in on Jack stands not that it's fucked up.
I have a 2005 mustang gt and suddenly the level will drop to 0 when parked idling for a bit then a minute later go back to normal. Now my cel light is on. I did let my car sit for a week and a half when I was on vacation. I did last use chevron gas and a slow station. I’m not super worried about it. I can always just go buy fuel used and reset it after every fill up
The fuel gauge on my 04 sport trac has been working intermittently for sometime. The gauge will show proper level but then drop to empty with Low Fuel indicator displayed. This has been happening more frequently.
I don't have any error codes, but the fuel gauge in my '14 Fiesta is all over the place. I'll try the Techron!
I know this Video is a few years old, but I see you've made some recent replies. Thanks BTW for your videos...I have definitely used 1 or 2 myself.
Now, I recently ran into a fuel gauge issue, which hopefully you can answer.
One day, going to NY, some type of issue occurred in the dash display while I was checking my fuel level. Not sure what it was. But afterward, the fuel level dropped from 1/2 to 1/4. Ever since then, my fuel gauge reads empty at close to 24 gallons used (I have the 36 Gallon tank). I've confirmed 36 gallon tank, and checked settings w FORSCAN...everything is correct. I've compared odometer mileage to actual milage (based on fuel used) and it is fairly accurate. I have put the Techron in my last 2 fuel-ups, but no change in the DTE.
Does this mean the sending unit is bad or possibly broken? Let me know when you can...Thanks
I just changed my fuel and now got this code. Maybe I should put back the old one that was not giving me issues
I don't have a code right now but I put enough fuel to fill the tank and it's only reading half tank. That was after it didn't go up at all for a few minutes.
I had my astro van towed to a Mr Goodwrench. Turned out fuel pump was bad. Had it replaced. The needle after replacement, would fluctuate with the bumps I hit. I see that they probably broke that spring on the float assembly. Good mechanics hard to find.
Just replaced the unit 2 years ago. Today after filling up it just dropped and gas light came on. Gonna try that cleaner first.
thank you for the video repair information. i have a 2007 f150 stx crew cab and im having a leaking fuel pump pressure line problem. do you have any videos on this problem?
I replaced the pump assembly and I still have P0463. Could it be the fuel pump control module? A fuse? The alternator producing too high of volts or alternating current? The fuel guage?
Hello! I put in the Chevron Fuel system cleaner in my 2001 Ford Expedition and the gauge is reading normal again. Thank you for the tip!
Do they sell this cleaner at the chevron gas stations by any chance or is it only order online?
I tried this on an 00 Ranger. But it mever worked. I ended up replacing the pump. My 02 Colorado has an erratic gauge. I am really hoping this works so I don't have to replace the pump. But it hasn't yet and I habe done two bottles. Didn't fill the tank all the way so giving it more time. On third bottle. Hope it works. Truck does seem to have more power.
hey Fordtechmakuloco! I just wanted to thank you for this great tips! my expeditions fuel gauge wasn't working so I followed your tips & after a first treatment it fixed my issue! Thanks!
My 1998 Ford e150 temperature gauge is not working. I already changed the coolant sensor. The termostac is working. I don't know what else could be?
The adometer mileage reading is also not working, I'm guessing it could be a bad cluster?🤔
On a full tank, my gauge shows only between 3/4 and 7/8. Never on ‘full’ mark or just beyond it as it used to. Is it the gauge, or the tank float itself?
Would you recommend trying this for a 00' f650 7.3, Allison 545? The fuel gauge stays stuck on full. No codes. Worked for half a day last week. Odometer and speedometer have now stopped as well. Speedometer may be Allison related.
Very nice explanation, thank you! My question is that after two tankfuls of the Techron additive my sending unit finally failed (2010 Explorer E-engine code) and my Miles to empty went to “0”…… is the fuel pump in jeopardy of failing next or can I continue to drive as normal and monitor my fuel consumption?
Your videos are very informative. My 1999 Taurus will not complete the I/M Readiness self testing because the Evap System is sensing an erratic fuel level. I have a P0460 code lurking in the background. It does not bring on the check engine light, but I can read the code with an Auto Enginuity scan tool interface. Ford Service documentation says if you have a 15% or greater fluctuation in fuel level readings, the PCM will abort the Evap test. Do you think the Anti Slosh Module inside the instrument cluster could be the problem, and do you have any videos on troubleshooting the Ford Anti Slosh Module? Thank you
I know this is an old video but mine p406 come on my 06 Ford Escape I did the fuel pump but the sending unit was bent. I don't got a fuel gauge that doesn't bother me I just don't like lights on my Dash.
I'm having an issue. My trip odometer says I went 10 miles, but my miles to empty says I went 30 miles. And anytime I go over 39mph my mpgs drop a lot. Before never happened. No codes either doesn't make sence
What would be the diesel equivalent? 2006 f350 6.0L intermittently goes to zero and throws the CEL. I haven't really noticed if it is related to the fuel from certain stations or not because it is so random and been that way since I bought the truck 3 years ago. I just track miles, it mostly bothers me when the *** light is on.
I needed to know this two month ago.
I have a 2011 Explorer that is only reading a half tank when filled. This one has a saddle type fuel tank and has two fuel level senders. It is AWD. WIll Techron help in this case?
I replaced the card in my fuel tank, the gauge appeared to work for a morning. I wonder if a bad vent on the tank can cause a faulty fuel level reading caused when the tank contracts with temperature change.
I got P0461 / P0463 2010 expedition the other day shows -- miles to empty and gauge is on empty with a full tank of gas I’m going to have to try this . I figured the fuel pump was going to have to be replaced since it’s one unit but I’ll try this first .
I was having trouble with my fuel gauge is what brought me to this video.. I did put in the chevron cleaner.. The problem with my erratic fuel was fuse 21! In the manual it says nothing about fuel gauge on fuses 21 and 24 but I replaced both and cleaned the connections on frame rail below driver side door
I'm having same issue with diesel truck. Will using their diesel version work just as well? I don't see a "plus" version for diesel treatment
Awesome instruction as always, Brian.
Concise, and very professional.
?: could the sending unit manufacturer have isolated the resistor sweep from the gasoline instead of having it fully in contact with the fluid?
Inside a sealed housing for example.
No all the electrics are made to work wet, to prevent possible risks of fire, no air no fire. Been that way for decades.
It is all the guberment fuel mandates causing this.
What should i use on a diesel car with an erratic fuel gauge? They don't have a concentrate plus available. Thanks
I have a 2013 F150 ecoboost, There are no codes,I was told to take it to the dealer.
The problem is,( As an example ) I start my truck at home,it say 365 miles to go. By the time I get 2 blocks it says 340 miles to go. I jumps around. I also filled it yesterday and the needle said I was around a 3/4 full, not full. I will try this. Any other you may have,would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
If my F150 shows no fuel on the gauge, no mpg or dte, but hasn't set off any codes does that indicate anything specific to you?
I see a can of aerokroil in the background. I love that stuff!
I had my fuel pump and sending unit changed about 15,000 miles ago (2002 5.4L Expedition). Just recently the gas gauge has been erratic, mostly I would call it "sluggish". Well, today I watched as the gauge slowly went all the way to empty within 20 miles but I knew the tank was nearly full. I topped off the tank just because. It took all of 5 gallons. The gauge never responded. When you turn the key to ON the gauge comes off its resting position briefly but only comes up to the "E" and the low fuel light is on. The tank is full. Does this sound like I should try the Textron treatment or just go right after the sending unit or wiring? No codes set, at least not yet. Just the low fuel light on.
Hi John, I'm having the same issue with this 05 Ford F-250 5.4 L. Did you fix it and what was the problem? Let me know, Thank you.
@@luisgalindo9429 The float on the end of the sending unit arm came dislodged and so the arm was just down all the time. Obviously, I had to drop the tank, pull the fuel pump and sending unit out of the tank to discover this. It was an easy fix once out but dropping the tank and re-installing was hours.
I don't understand why ALL manufacturers don't provide an access panel in the vehicle's floor so pulling this unit is not so difficult. If you don't have a lift I would suggest you consider cutting one in the floor and then making a replacement cover plate once the repair is made. I doubt this will affect the integrity or safety of the truck in any way.
great video. everyone has evap purge valve problems but i just checked mine out and it appears to be working fine. my fuel gauge is stuck at full and i ran out of gas the other day unexpectedly. i will check this out next. thank you
Did it work for you?
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Do it need to be oem floater? Also if 1 is out of wack will the other one throw a code aswell? I bought a new fuel pump and it still reads theyre both faulty
My fuel gauge works perfectly but my low fuel light never comes on. Can I assume the low fuel light should come on at a certain resistance reading? If this is true The problem is likely with the bulb, right?
I have a '99 Ranger 3.0L Flex Fuel that has a pending p0461 code (only this code) and it's running rough. The fuel gauge isn't erratic but it has never read accurately since I've owned it (bought it used at 193k miles currently at 225k).
Awesome video. Going to test mine soon.
Question: my truck takes some time to read full after filling up and sometimes drops off back to empty even when full. could this be one of the symptoms of a bad card on the sending unit or dirty when it goes back and forth.
can you use this additives on fords diesel truck ?
An e450 at work has the fuel gauge sticking between 1/2 and 3/4 full, I'll try this test method and see what I find.
Did it work for you?
@@doug419880 i didn't try it, I poured some Lucas Upper Cylinder lube (12oz) instead and started it about 5mins after and the fuel gauge went all the way up to full (where it should have been). Haven't had any issues with it again, so far.....
Replaced the sending unit on the pump for a 2008 mustang & now the gauge reads 1/2 fuel for about 30 seconds & then drops to empty. Ran a scanner & no codes, but the scanner shows the tank is empty. Could it be the BCM? Any suggestions would be great.
New does not mean good. Always find the fault before replacing part.
Problem is I don't have a code. My fuel gauge goes from a quarter of a tank (approx 65 miles to 0) to zero in a matter of minutes. The car even stalls like it is out of gas. After the engine stalls I can start it up immediately. When I refuel, there are 2.5 to 3 gallons left in the tank.
Thank you. Resistance on my sending unit is opposite your demonstration. Full reads 160 ohms. Gauge is stuck on full.
Hi, how did you fix it?
All that sounds good, but I have a 2002 Explorer that the Fuel level gauge will go to Zero every time the tank is filled to full (not over filled). The Fuel pump/sending unit was replaced as an assembly (Motorcraft unit) and it still does the same thing. Only once a few gallons are used, does the gauge start working as it should. Any Ideas?
same truck, same problem