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Problems with fuel gauge and rolling back while in Park with 07 Uplander

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#3 of 4 fuel gage problem by godschild1 May 22, 2009 (8:27 am)
I also have an 07 Uplander and I'm having the exact same problem concerning the fuel gage reading. It has been in the shop twice for this same issue and I'm now getting ready to put it in again the 3rd time, this time with pictures showing what it happening. This morning the gage was reading right at 1/4 tank(slightly more) mileage at 36598 (fuel range). I went 5 miles, parked my van in the parking lot, turn it off then turn it back on and the reading on the gage was in the middle of the 1/8th of a tank and E (empty), mileage showed 36603 and fuel range was showing low miles. The first time it was in the shop, it was under the manuf. warrentee and they supposedly changed the sensor. The next time (first part of this week), it is actually out of manuf warrentee but they did replace it again under warrentee since it was repeat work, but it now will be going back because it is still not corrected. This sounds like it is a manufacturers problem. Replies to this message: vedder69 (Sep 23, 2009 4:38 pm)
#4 of 4 Re: fuel gage problem [godschild1] by vedder69 Sep 23, 2009 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: godschild1 (May 22, 2009 8:27 am) I've had my 2008 Uplander LT Long Wheelbase in for gas gauge problem. The van is under warranty and the dealer did a sweep on the sending unit in the gas tank and found nothing wrong with it. I have noticed however that the gas tank in these vans are very long and narrow with the fuel pump and sender placed exactly in the middle. If one parks on a slight grade the fuel moves to either end of the tank, which would drop the float in the tank to empty.Once you travel a while on a flat road the gas gauge moves up to a eight of a tank. My brother which is a mechanic said that most Domestic vehicles don't keep the fuel Sender and Pump in a reservoir like Japanese vehicles. Keeping the fuel pump and sender submerged in fuel will not only keep the gauge from bouncing all over but extend the fuel pumps lifespan due to cooling by the gasoline. By the way i always fill mine when reaching quarter tank. Ed. B.C. Canada.

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