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fuel gauge problem #451818 05/18/04 06:45 AM

Joined: May 2002

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Shoreline, WA

markshoreline Offline

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Last month, after the fuel tank was about half full the gauge needle plunged below the E and stayed there. Since then each time I fill up it goes back to F and works normally for about 100 miles, then it drops to the very bottom again. Any clues about how/what to fix?
Thanks, Mark

'87 4Runner with factory alloy wheels, 225X15 tires, 4banger and 5spd, 26 mpg @60-62 mph, 225k

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