First time I have answered a question....(and not really Jonny Z did)...anyway...
I put a bottle in and haven't happened since. I talked to a guy at AZ who I know works at the Dodge Dealer and he mentioned a couple other things... I said well I guess I will try the cheapest method first.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/s...true#Post800930
http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/additives/concentrate_plus.shtml
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New 'clean' gasolines can cause fuel gauge malfunction
The Problem:
Certain residual sulfur species found at very low levels in many of todays highly refined gasolines can form corrosive deposits on reactive silver-based fuel sending unit (FSU) components used in many makes of automobiles. The FSU, located inside the fuel tank, reads the fuel level and electronically sends a signal to the fuel gauge.
How sulfur corrosion can cause your vehicle's fuel gauge to malfunction (false reading).
This corrosive deposit can disrupt the electrical performance of the FSU and lead to either erratic operation or complete failure of the FSU, often resulting in artificially low or high (empty or full) fuel level readings on the fuel gauge seen by the driver. An erroneous high (or full) fuel gauge reading could lead to the motorist inadvertently running out of fuel and create a potentially dangerous situation.
The problem is best viewed in medical terms: acute and chronic in nature
Acute: problems occur when the occasional batch of off-specification, high sulfur refinery gasoline leads to extensive erratic FSU operation across a region. The problem can occur in a single tank of gas.
Examples: Louisiana, Florida, Memorial Day, 2004; Erie, PA, Louisville, KY, Canada
Chronic: problems occur after long-term exposure to low-grade sulfur contamination in a fuel, which frequently leads to premature erratic behavior of the FSU at some point.
Examples: New Mexico and Arizona, 2004 and 2005
Higher temperatures play a vital roll in how severely an FSU is damaged by a harmful sulfur-containing gasoline.
FSU failures typically require the complete replacement of the sending unit at considerable expense to either the vehicle manufacturer or the vehicle owner. This repair can cost from $400 to over $1000.
There is strong automaker awareness, as virtually all automakers have been impacted: recalls, warranty repairs, safety concerns and product reputation. Some automakers are beginning to phase out reactive silver-based FSU components at significant expense. However, reactive silver-based FSU components have been used since the late 80's, so a 15 year-plus vehicle population is still exposed.
The Solution:
TECHRON® Concentrate Plus is one of the most advanced fuel system cleaning technologies available in today's market, and many automakers prescribe it routinely as their solution to all fuel deposit-related driveability problems.
One treatment with TECHRON® Concentrate Plus can help:
Clean corrosive sulfur deposits from fuel gauge sensors
Restore operation of sulfur contaminated fuel gauge sensors
Prevent harmful sulfur species from attacking sensitive electronic fuel sending units
Protect the FSU against malfunction by coating all metal surfaces of the fuel system
To meet your specific needs, there are two sizes of TECHRON® Concentrate Plus:
20 oz. #65740 - Treats up to 20 gallons of fuel and is designed for larger cars, light-duty trucks and sport utility vehicles.
12 oz. #67740 - Treats up to 12 gallons of fuel and is designed for smaller cars.
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