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Old 08-23-2014, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV View Post
Short answer is yes!!!!!!

I have been advised never to let my gas tank to be less than a quarter full before refilling, to keep the cars fuel system getting any sediment it may have.
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The reason they usually recommend that you not let you're tank get below quarter tank is because your fuel pump is submerged in the tank and the fuel lubricates and cools the pump. Going below quarter tank several times can shorten it life and cause an expensive repair.
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