RE: Design Question

From: Curt Coulter (curt@cjnetworking.com)
Date: Tue Apr 18 2000 - 11:47:19 EDT


My 00 quad slt+ has a low fuel idiot light, it even blinks at you when it
first comes on, and then stays on steady...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ed Hasley
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 11:20 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: Design Question
>
>
> Just a Question,
> Does anybody know why DC decided that it was more important to
> know when you
> are low on Windshield Washer Fluid, than when you are about to run out of
> gas? It's very annoying to have that "Washer Fluid Low" warning light
> staring at me when I am sitting on the highway and out of fuel! A
> "Low Fuel
> Warning" light would be nice. I never had to walk four miles to a gas
> station because I had bugs on my windshield!?! I haven't run out
> of gas yet
> but...
>
> I also heard that it is not good to let the fuel level drop below 1/4 full
> because the fuel pump will suck air around corners, is this truly
> "BAD" for
> the pump?
>
> thanks for letting me rant
> Ed
>
> P.S.
> I know "Idiot Lights" are for people who can't read gages, But, I
> feel it's
> a matter of importance, and it's been a pet peeve of mine.
>
> '96 318 2WD, Reg Cab, Long bed



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