Ace
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• Malibu, CA, USA |
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 Posted:1/9/2006 11:00 |
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I filled up my X for the first time (whew) and it stopped at about 25 gall ($75) and said it was full. I checked the gauge and it was only past the half tank mark, almost to 3/4 of a tank. What's the deal? is there any known problems, is it my tank that's full and the floater is outta wack? Just wanted to get some input before I take it in. Thanks. |
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Oil-Pig
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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Posted:1/9/2006 11:29 |
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The Excursions all have a 44 gallon tank..... did you try to put more in slower?
I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks then in the drink with the boat on the rocks.... But either way theres gonna be a good story!!!  |
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Ace
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• Malibu, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/9/2006 11:34 |
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I'm going to try that next fill up. while filling up it just slowed then stopped indicating a full tank, just to be safe I didn't want to force it untill I asked the knowledgable people on this board if there were any "known problems". |
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CHPMustang
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Posted:1/9/2006 12:26 |
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It's possible the fuel level sensor in the tank is bad,it happens but not often.
A nasty jolt/physical shock can send it outta wack too.
Bill
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gawent
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:1/9/2006 12:46 |
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| Quote: | | I filled up my X for the first time (whew) and it stopped at about 25 gall ($75) and said it was full. I checked the gauge and it was only past the half tank mark, almost to 3/4 of a tank. What's the deal? is there any known problems, is it my tank that's full and the floater is outta wack? Just wanted to get some input before I take it in. Thanks. |
You hit the magic number! Literally. I don't think you have a guage problem. What happend is that the particular station you were at will stop at a pre-determined number ($75) when you pay with a card at the pump. I have had them stop at $50 before.  You have to hang the hose back up and start over again. The stations all blame the credit card companies. Usually this only happens at the 'pay-at-the-pumps'. If you choose to pay inside it will let you go all the way to 44 gallons. Trust me on this one. I thought the same thing the first time I filled mine up! You (or I) had never run into this problem before because of smaller gas tanks 20 gallon and under.
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Mercedes1
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Posted:1/9/2006 12:50 |
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Just a possibility, but some gas stations have a maximum dollar amount allowed on their "pay at the pump" terminals. Depending on where I fill up, I sometimes have to put my credit card in two times in order to fill the X. Many around my area used to be set at $75 but since prices have risen, most of the stations have upped it to $100. I'm betting on this being the case since, in your scenario, the gas slowed first, then stopped right at $75....
I believe that heroes are those that do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the circumstances.
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JohnBoy
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Posted:1/9/2006 14:15 |
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Also, did you have the key on while filling it ?????
This freaks out the overhead and your fuel gauge....
jus a thought...
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Ace
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• Malibu, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/9/2006 14:49 |
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Wow, thanks for the quick replies....I love this forum (may have to subscribe soon)...
| Quote: | | Just a possibility, but some gas stations have a maximum dollar amount allowed on their "pay at the pump" terminals. |
You know, I thought about that and yes I think that's the case....I did pay at the pump, and thought about that, but "assumed" since this was a diesel pump that it wouldn't have a weird prohibitive feature like that since, in most cases, diesels in the US are typically larger tanks, requiring a bigger fill up. go figure.
I will fill up next time at a place where Semi's fill up (cheaper anyway at $2.54 per gallon here in Los Angeles, CA) and actually pay inside and report back if there is any difference.
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monsta
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Posted:1/9/2006 18:33 |
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| Quote: | | What happend is that the particular station you were at will stop at a pre-determined number ($75) when you pay with a card at the pump. .... The stations all blame the credit card companies. |
FWIW, I have the same complaint but the station owners here "blame" the Fire Dept. The local code won't allow more than 25 gallons to be pumped at time.
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Ace
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• Malibu, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/10/2006 10:21 |
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Ok, filled up yesterday at a Truck stop (by the way be carefull when you fill up there, the pressure is insane! pump it at about half way pressed) I was able to fill up with no problem....and cheaper than anywhere else, too.  |
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