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Old 11-06-2011, 12:57 PM
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Is it just me or my Monty? If I fill the tank it seems as though I can just drive and drive and some more driving, but once it hits half a tank it seems I can hardly get 60 miles. It chugs it so fast at that point. Anyone think I have a problem?
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:33 PM
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How many miles do you get per tank? Should be 250 or 300
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 02:19 PM
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I get around that. so you think thats normal?
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 03:26 PM
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A lot of fuel gauges aren't super accurate, my Honda says I have a full tank for 100 miles, then it rapidly drops til half a tank

Or maybe your fuel sender unit is going bad?
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 07:21 PM
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damn, i just dropped over $1500 just in repairs this summer. i really dont want to deal with the fuel system.
 
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Old 11-07-2011, 01:25 AM
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It's nothing major, just keep an eye on your mileage
 
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Old 11-07-2011, 08:32 AM
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If your fuel level sender does go, usually it will read FULL while driving and when you start the car on level ground it gives you the proper reading.

I currently have that, but it doesn't bother me, as I use the Tripometer constantly anyway.
 
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Old 11-07-2011, 06:01 PM
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thanks, ill keep an eye on it
 
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