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Old 02-20-2007, 05:47 PM
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Another problem with early OBDII systems. Don't run low on gas. if you are low on fuel and say go around a corner, the system reads no fuel and throws a code. a leaky gas cap can do the same thing on a low tank of gas. Replace the cap and keep it above low fuel idiot light.
 
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Another problem with early OBDII systems. Don't run low on gas. if you are low on fuel and say go around a corner, the system reads no fuel and throws a code. a leaky gas cap can do the same thing on a low tank of gas. Replace the cap and keep it above low fuel idiot light.
never heard of that. I've ran my truck out of gas completely and I never got a code.
 
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Jonnymagnum - no offense but that was a really stupid thing to do

Eric_121 - what is that the fact that its 2wd, has 195000 or that its still running strong???
 
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what was stupid to do? the post, or running it out of gas?

sometimes when your on a highway and theres no gas station around for acouple hundred miles and you check your gas guage and you have 1/4 tank left. and you know you cant make it. but you try to anyways

so I just took some gas outta the 4 wheeler to get me to the gas station.
 
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i was referring to running out of gas, but the post was actually a good idea as some people need to learn from others mistakes bc most of us dont ride around w/ 4 wheelers in the bed of our truck,just my own opinion
 
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oh i do that, doctor told me i need to walk more, somtimes i drive with no headlights at night too.
 
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back to the question, did you change the Oil pressure sending unit today?

on the whole gas thing, never heard of steering or running out telling you about a EVAP leak, make sure you shut the truck off before fueling this will cause a CEL light...
 
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nice yea walking will prevent running out of gas, or at least make the tank last a little longer and as long as when you dont have ur headlights on its during the day ur fine, if its at night that could be a problem, or at least i would expect it to be
 
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actually I cleared the codes and they have not come back yet so thats a good thing. Good thing too...I get my window fixed tomorrow! WOO HOO!
 
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it will come back...
 


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