The only thing that comes to mind is if I leave my DM running when I'm fueling up,the gauge will act wacky for a few hours and then will straighten out.You said gas in your post--bad choice of word because I would'nt want you to screw up at the pump.
Where is all the gas?
Hello All, My first question post, have learned quite a bit on here, so I am hoping someone can explain. I just filled my truck for the first time Fri. I was unsure how fast the gauge went to empty once it got to a 1/8 of a tank, so I filled up. I put in 33.4 gallons, I have a single 40 Gallon tank option (NH4) and a factory option extra 15 gallon add on (NXN). To me that adds up to 55 gallons. When I first started driving the gauge said 1/2 full, 5 minuets later it was at 7/8 full and 2 minuets later at was at a needle width past the full mark. Full is full right? Anyway I then went under the truck to find a label on the single and only tank that said 53 US gallons. It also said not to fill it with more than 95% liquid. So whit my calculations that is about 50 gallons. So finally my question, where is the GAS? I would not expect the gauge to read 1/8 full and still have 16.6 gallons in the tank. I also would think because it said full that it is not 16.6 gallons short of full. Please help?
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Thanks,
Eric
Need to add my sig! 2006 C4500 regular cab 2wd Duramax 6.6 Diesel (LPD)
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Thanks,
Eric
Need to add my sig! 2006 C4500 regular cab 2wd Duramax 6.6 Diesel (LPD)
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Your right "GAS" is a bad word, Fuel is the word to use, but I always say "I'm going to the gas station, or I need gas, not fuel or fuel station." Something I need to work on now that I finally own a Diesel! I did leave the truck running while I filled up, and the gauge did act weird, which I find normal since it does it with all of my other vehicles also. But I was hoping the pump shut off prematurely, maybe because the body company did not put enough tilt in the fill spout. Then when the Gauge showed full I was confused! I was hoping someone would read this post with the same tank setup and let me know that 1/8 full still gets them 128 or so miles (16 gallonsX8mpg=128) I just don't think this sounds possible. Would like to run it dry to find out for sure, but I'm pretty sure that would be a DUMB move!, and guess would cause some sort of damage?[email protected];1545965; said:
I bought a set of service manuals with the truck, but no luck with them yet, actually you need a manual to help you navigate the manuals. :help2:
I am aware of my single tank, it is shown in one of my posts as a photo. That single tank however has a MFG. sticker on the tank that says 53 US Gallons, and not to exceed 95% of liquid capacity. This is where my confusion is! If I paid for the MFG. to put 15 gallons of fuel in the tank, than that makes no sense with the sticker on the tank. I have the cut sheet from the order and (NXN) is "FUEL-ADDITIONAL 15 GALLONS (56.7L) - added at the assembly plant (N/A with NK1 single and NG6 dual fuel tanks)." It also shows added weight to the truck of 121.25 pounds to the rear. Just for sake of argument 40 Gallons + 15 gallons = 55 gallons 95% liquid capacity = 52.25 US gallons, makes sense to me. But where is it? Also if I paid for the extra fuel to be put into the tank on the invoice I guess the dealer saved 15 gallons of fuel upon delivery, since they fill the tank for you free before you leave.northwood;1547131; said:
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