Fuel Gauge failed
02-17-2008, 07:33 PM
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Fuel Gauge failed
Hi I just bought a 2002 Mercedes C240 mileage 75000 and when I filled up the gauge dropped to empty and will not work anyone else having this problem and know the cause
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Yes,, high sulphur fuel will cause this problem. There were many claims 3 years ago when Shell/Chevron sold high sulphur fuel causing many fuel gauges to fail. Some of the Corvette folks found that if you let the tank run about to 1/2 to 3/4 full and add Techron it would clean up and correct the problem. This was a major refinery phu pa. 
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Yes,, high sulphur fuel will cause this problem. There were many claims 3 years ago when Shell/Chevron sold high sulphur fuel causing many fuel gauges to fail. Some of the Corvette folks found that if you let the tank run about to 1/2 to 3/4 full and add Techron it would clean up and correct the problem. This was a major refinery phu pa.
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Yes,, high sulphur fuel will cause this problem. There were many claims 3 years ago when Shell/Chevron sold high sulphur fuel causing many fuel gauges to fail. Some of the Corvette folks found that if you let the tank run about to 1/2 to 3/4 full and add Techron it would clean up and correct the problem. This was a major refinery phu pa.
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The high sulphur made it to my corvette and boat tank (100 gal). I didn't notice any engine roughness, but keep in mind the corvette doesn't have the smoothest idle as it does have performance parts on it and is driven on the track.
The boat is a 2 cycle engine and I didn't notice anything there. But being 35miles off shore and not knowing your fuel level is a really big deal.
The boat is a 2 cycle engine and I didn't notice anything there. But being 35miles off shore and not knowing your fuel level is a really big deal.
