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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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so i have noticed for few months that the fuel gauge needle sometimes goes down a little bit and than comes back to the original reading..its only a minor drop but can be noticeable. And it usually happen when driving. and it doesn't matter what grades/octane of fuel i use. any one has any idea..???
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Does it happen when you are turning, going straight, accelerating...?
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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hmmmm def not by turning ( i think) . yes for going straight and yes for accelerating..it also happens when i just crusing on the highway
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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it's your fuel level sensor probably.
it's like a floating device in your gas tank attached to your fuel pump assembly.

take it out and take a look if you really want to fix it.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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ya thats what i was thinking too..is it expensive to change and labor too?
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