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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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well in my 1992 dodge 3.9,the gas gauge seems to be stuck on quarter tank and just floats around.well i want to know how big is the tank and how much millage do you usually get out of a full tank
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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my fuel gauge is doing the same damn thing... driving me nuts...

when I completely fill it, it shows Full

about 50 miles into the tank, it just floats from 1/4 to 3/4

after about 170 miles into tank, it just stays around 1/4

I dont know whats going on, and driving me crazy
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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well going to fill mine up tomorrow and see if it moves any.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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It is a common problem on these sending units. It is usually a tab that get corroded. There is a write up on it in the FAQ. Its best usually to replace the sending unit. But is costs $200.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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One of my friends is having the same problem but he has a mid 90's dodge stratus could it also be the same problem as in the dakota's
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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winter time about 200 per tank, the rest of the year about 300 per tank. i would fix the problem or atleast carry extra gas
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by airhead259
One of my friends is having the same problem but he has a mid 90's dodge stratus could it also be the same problem as in the dakota's
Yes it can be the same problem.
 
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