I've had this issue ever since I bought my 89 S/C 7 years ago. When I fill up the gas tank the fuel gauge needle doesn't go all the way full. Any ideas of the issue? Is it most likely the sender in the gas tank or the gauge? It's not a big deal but I would like to fix it. Thanks for any help!
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
try using some BG 44K and a full tank of fuel. put the 44K in a full tank of fuel and let the car sit as long as you can (overnight at least). the 44K will help to cut the gum and varnish from the fuel sender (well most of the time). if it's too far gone, then i guess replacement is the only way. the 44K helped with this same issue on a few of my Toyota vehicles.
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
try using some BG 44K and a full tank of fuel. put the 44K in a full tank of fuel and let the car sit as long as you can (overnight at least). the 44K will help to cut the gum and varnish from the fuel sender (well most of the time). if it's too far gone, then i guess replacement is the only way. the 44K helped with this same issue on a few of my Toyota vehicles.
What is BG 44K? I don't recognize the product. Should I add it to a full tank or add it to an empty tank & than fill it up & let it sit? I'm hoping that it will work as I'm sure replacing the sender is a pain and may be expensive. Thanks!
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
BG 44K: http://www.bgprod.com/products/fuelair.html http://www.bgprod.com/bgdistloc/distloc2.php
you can add it either way. (my opinion). it's not cheap, though! i've seen it going for between $16-25 a can. cheaper than replacement of the fuel sender, though! hope it works out for you!
works really well for me! usually do it once a year for each vehicle. i also use RedLine SL-1 for maintenance.
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
Last edited by ToyotaTechGeek; 12-14-2009 at 08:08 AM.
BG 44K: http://www.bgprod.com/products/fuelair.html http://www.bgprod.com/bgdistloc/distloc2.php
you can add it either way. (my opinion). it's not cheap, though! i've seen it going for between $16-25 a can. cheaper than replacement of the fuel sender, though! hope it works out for you!
works really well for me! usually do it once a year for each vehicle. i also use RedLine SL-1 for maintenance.
Thanks for the info. I just ordered some and after reading about it I bought several cans to use in my various cars. Boy I hope this works! I'll let you know how it goes!
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
pat goss has that spot on motor week (i think?!?!) where he addresses tech problems. he also lives next door to my aunt! but, i haven't talked to him just yet...
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
Please post up if this solves the problem. I have a similar issue with the gas gauge in my '84 Celica.
I will for sure. My father-in-law was also telling me he has the same issue with his Ford Ranger so I'm going to try that also on his truck.
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
I just received my order today and I went straight down to Shell, added my can of BG44K and filled up with premium 92 octane. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I'll update soon, hopefully with good news!
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
I just received my order today and I went straight down to Shell, added my can of BG44K and filled up with premium 92 octane. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I'll update soon, hopefully with good news!
oh, ok. sorry! standing-by. LOL
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
Well, it's been 48 hours since I put in the BG 44K but my fuel gauge needle hasn't gone all the way to full yet. It's got a full tank but the needle won't go past about 7/8's of a tank. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that it will pop up all the way. I'll keep checking every day & I'll post anything that changes.
__________________ 89 Supercharged White MR2 5-speed / 09 Corolla S CSM 5-speed
07 Matrix XR Gray Pearl 5-speed (sold 11/23/11)/ 94 Corolla DX Red 5-speed / 95 Previa S/C White Auto/
07 Corolla CE CSM 5-speed/ 10 Prius III Blizzard Pearl
man, i'm sorry it hasn't worked for you yet. it sure has for me.
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1/2 a tank of V-Power gas+ 1/2 tankful of fuel with Techroline= V-Tec gas??? Speed and grip walk a very thin line of balance. If a car feels like it's on rails, then you're probably not going fast enough.
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Any ideas of the issue? Is it most likely the sender in the gas tank or the gauge? It's not a big deal but I would like to fix it. Thanks for any help!
I'll let you know how it goes!
My father-in-law was also telling me he has the same issue with his Ford Ranger so I'm going to try that also on his truck.
It's got a full tank but the needle won't go past about 7/8's of a tank. 
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that it will pop up all the way. I'll keep checking every day & I'll post anything that changes. 
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