my 97 fuel sending unit went out and it said i had a 1/4 tank but there was
no ringy dingy....
>From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: RE: Design Question
>Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 12:04:24 -0400
>
>Ed,
>Go figure. The '95's and '97's have the low fuel indicator, but not on the
>'96. Oh-nooooo! I walked 4mi. one night because my fuel sending unit went
>bad (told me I still had 1/4 tank), and there was no low fuel indicator.
>Maybe I should take that low washer sensor and mount it in the fuel tank?
>Rich - Ashburn, VA
>'96 CC SLT
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ed Hasley [mailto:ehasley@swindelldressler.com]
>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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