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2000 Cadillac El Dorado Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Sensor, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 79,000 miles.

Asked on February 22, 2011

Fuel gauge

When I park my car facing downward in my drive way ...front end 1st... if I have less than a 1/4 tank of gas the sensor tells me I am low on fuel and only registers empty. Then when I pull out and drive for a while the gas gauge goes back up to around 1/4 or more. Wasn't able to start car today as a result of this. Is the fuel sensor in the back of the tank? Could this be a reason for this problem? I went and got gas in a can and filled the tank with 5 gallons. When I started the car and drove it to the station to get more gas it registered almost half a tank.. What gives?
Avatar Asked by Glakken13

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Replied on February 22, 2011

You're running it too low and you are going to ruin your fuel pump that way. Keep more fuel in it.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on February 23, 2011

ok, Thanks. I usually keep it at least 1/2 full... just let it get low recently.

Tiny Response from Glakken13
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Replied on February 25, 2011

u need a sending unit in the tank

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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