----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Bara <jdbara@mindspring.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Disable chime on low fuel?
> no, it doesn't chime all the time, but on days when i'm driving around,
> i end up hearing it several times (each time i start the truck). not a
> huge deal, i just thought it would be nice to shut the thing off.
> as far as low fuel, i've also never put in more than 19 or 19.5 gallons.
> where are the other 2.5?
Just some additional input here.....maybe the chime is going off to tell
you it is time to fill up. Gasoline not only provides power to the engine,
but also lubricates and cools the fuel pump module assembly. My 93 Dak, now
at 115,000 miles is on its 4th fuel pump module. I used to run the tank down
all the way and wouldnt fill up till the 'low gas light' came on. The last
pump module was put in at 85,000 miles and no problems yet. Since that
85,000 mile marker though, I NEVER let the gas guage go below 1/4 tank mark.
Just so that I know there is plenty of gas lubricating and cooling the good
ole' crappy Carter Pump. I dont want to drop the tank for the 3rd time(first
one was replaced under warranty, last 2 I did myself)! I mean it is not hard
to do at all, about a 2-3 hour job total. Just something to think about.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6; MSD 6-Offroad Ignition, MSD 8.5MM Super Conductors, Accel
Super Coil, Borg Warner Select Brass Cap/Rotor, Autolite Copper Plugs(.050),
Amsoil 2Stage Air Filter, Redline Watter Wetter, Cobra CB(8W), Firestik II
Antenna with SS Quick Disconnect, Pioneer DEH45DH, Pioneer 6.5" 2way
Speakers, Pioneer 5x7" 3way Speakers, Rhino Liner(double coated), Rancho
RS5000's with Urethane Bushings, Grill Brush Guard, Hella 500 6" Round
Driving Lights, Hella XL Low Beams, Tinted Windows All Around, Vent-Visors,
Overhead Console, Tool Box(Full Of Recovery Gear/Tools), Hidden Hitch Class
III, Amsoil in Front/Rear Diffs and in the NP321 Transfer Case
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