[doc] Re: Fuel Tank Senders

["Arran" <arran_jamieson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm no help - I have the same problem. I reset the trip-ometer when 
I fill up. When it reads "200 miles" I've run out of petrol! Crude - 
but I haven't ever run out yet!


Arran
DOC 480
VIN #1764

--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Claire Usher" <claire_usher71@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> 
> I'm sure we've had this discussion before, but in April I had a 
DMCH 
> fuel tank sender fitted to Flopsy, which quite frankly, is driving 
me 
> mad.
> 
> Is there an alternative on the market which gives a more accurate 
> fuel reading and doesnt randomly go all over the place?  I know 
there 
> have been defences of the new tank senders erratic behaviour 
posted 
> up saying that its down to the shape of the tank or something, but 
I 
> have seen and been in other D's that do not have new tank senders 
and 
> they behave like ones in normal cars.  
> 
> If I fill my Cavalier or Rapier up for instance, their fuel gauges 
> dont suddenly go down to reading half full just because I'm 
> accelerating or driving up hill.
> 
> My main gripe, is because when driving along, it would be nice to 
> have an accurate idea of whats in the fuel tank, rather then 
driving 
> along thinking "s**t I need fuel", then "oh no, I'm going up hill, 
> now I'm on a flat bit and I'm back up to nearly half a tank."
> 
> Any suggestions as to alternatives gratefully received.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Claire
> #2292
> DOC170
> (......coming soon on ebay....one DMCH fuel tank sender, only done 
> 2500 miles......)
>







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