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Re: fuel gauge not working [442dude] by travisg
Apr 16, 2008 (9:31 pm)
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Replying to: 442dude (Apr 16, 2008 4:07 pm)

Just thought I would let you know that Walmart has the Techron additive and it is only like 4 something a bottle . Probably a lot cheaper than a parts store , hope you have success!
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by 442dude
Apr 17, 2008 (4:39 am)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 16, 2008 9:31 pm)

Thanks...will pick it up there...I'll post back and let you know...keep us informed...
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Re: fuel gauge not working [442dude] by 442dude
Apr 17, 2008 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: 442dude (Apr 17, 2008 4:39 am)

I dumped in the Techron today...we'll see what happens.....
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by travisg
Apr 20, 2008 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 16, 2008 1:39 pm)

well maybe we have jumped the gun a bit. Although my gauge is now registering other than full or empty,it is still bouncing around . I will keep you posted ,maybe after a tankful or 3 we will have good results!
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by 442dude
Apr 21, 2008 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 20, 2008 10:23 am)

I'm going to do it 3 tankfuls in a row and see what happens...haven't driven it enough yet to expect it to move...if the theory holds correct and it is dissolving the varnish off of the sensor...perhaps at will take a little patience...I'm also going to put it in a little stronger for the second 2 tanks, i.e. if the bottle says treats 20 gallons, I'll try to have less than that in the tank when I dump it in....
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by 442dude
Apr 21, 2008 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 20, 2008 10:23 am)

Found this TSB# on the web...thought it might be of interest....I looked this stuff up and the bottle even looks exactly like the Techron bottle....who knows??????
 
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, Fuel Sending Unit Corrosion and Fuel System Deposits #05-00-89-078 - (Nov 9, 2005)
 
2006 and Prior All GM Cars and Trucks
 
2003-2006 HUMMER H2
 
2006 HUMMER H3
 
2006 and Prior Saturn (Canada Only)
 
2005-2006 Saab 9-7X
 
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, P/N 88861011 (for U.S. ACDelco�, use 88861013) (in Canada, 88861012), is now available.
 
Added Benefits and Uses
The PLUS portion of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the addition of a filmer additive that, when used regularly, can protect fuel system sending units from the corrosive effects of certain sulfur contaminants found in some of today's gasoline.
 
Sulfur contamination can disrupt electrical continuity of certain fuel sending units and lead to erratic or false fuel gauge readings. With scheduled usage, GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS protects against the effects of harmful sulfurs in gasoline.
 
You Get Four Benefits
One bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS added to the fuel tank at each oil change:
 
� Cleans -- Sulfur corrosion from fuel gauge sending units.
 
� Prevents -- Harmful sulfur components from attacking sensitive fuel system electronics.
 
� Protects -- By coating metallic surfaces of the fuel system.
 
� Removes -- Engine deposits left from use of poor quality fuels.
 
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS will replace the original GM Fuel System Treatment, P/N 12345104 (in Canada, 89020804). The original formula may still be available for a limited time, and provides the excellent Fuel System Cleaning aspects of the new product without the filmer.
 
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
 
88861011 (for U.S. ACDelco, use 88861013)
 
(in Canada, 88861012)
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Re: fuel gauge not working [442dude] by travisg
Apr 21, 2008 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: 442dude (Apr 21, 2008 5:24 am)

I was just wondering would the fuel sending unit be the problem? I have already changed the fuel level sensor, is the sending unit the same as the fuel pump? I wouldnt think the fuel pump would be the problem it either works or it doesnt, right?
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by 442dude
Apr 21, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 21, 2008 9:26 am)

I believe the level sensor and sending unit are the same part, 2 different names - don't have the book in front of me to be 100% sure
 
you are right, pump either works or it doesn't.....
 
Even on Chevron's website, one of the benefits of Techron that they list is that it frees stuck fuel level sensors....we'll see how we do...
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Re: fuel gauge not working [442dude] by travisg
Apr 28, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: 442dude (Apr 21, 2008 4:48 am)

have you had any results yet with the techron ? I am on my second tank and things are the same. I was thinking if the techron is for cleaning the sensor in the tank then i am wasting my time cause my sensor is new.Do you think changing the whole pump would fix my problem?
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Re: fuel gauge not working [travisg] by 442dude
Apr 28, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: travisg (Apr 28, 2008 7:37 pm)

I'll be putting in the 2nd bottle this week...so far, stuck on full, little movement...still haven't given up hope (yet)
 
Your sensor could still be fouled even though its been replaced...I don't think changing the pump will make any difference...I'm gonna do the 3 bottles in a row before I give up...for the 2ns bottle, I'm gonna let the tank run down a little first so the concentration is a little higher...I'll keep in touch!
 
John

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