Location: CLE/PHX
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My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
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Got the new setup installed in my DeLorean a few nights ago. I have to say, it is very quiet. I first filled it up with 5 gallons and let the car idle for a bit. Yesterday, I finally drove to a gas station and filled up. It took roughly 9.3 gallons but the gauge won't go higher than a few hairs above 1/2 tank.
Matt
Frostburg, MD
Is there an easy way to adjust when the fuel light comes on?
I have filled my tank twice since the install. My fill ups have been 12.93 and 12.46 gallons. If the tank is suppose to hold 13.2 gallons, that only leaves about 3-5% fuel in the tank. I would like it to be more in the 10-15% area or at least a gallon left in the tank before the light goes on.
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
I don't know if the there is an adjustment trim pot or not. Those numbers are cutting it close to the margin. 13.2 is the published number I don't know if includes MAX filling up the filler tube ( which your not supposed to do) But I always do. That's how I know where true FULL really is. BTW I only do that when I'm planning on driving several miles to burn it down before parking. Pump nozzles can range quite a bit if you base fuel level on the first click.
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Taylors SC
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Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: Chicagoland area
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I think the point being made is for a better indication of when the tank is LOW on Fuel, not when it is EMPTY. Low on fuel implies a reserve (at least a gallon),
while EMPTY implies the tank is empty or very near empty (much less than a gallon). Given the history of the previous incarnations of the DMC fuel sensor,
when the FUEL light goes on, there could be anywhere from fumes to a few gallons left, so a new "standard" may be deemed suspect until proven consistent.
However, I would also agree that when the needle is on E, the tank should be at or near Empty (not quite the same as a Low Fuel Warning Light).
Last edited by Rich W; 06-24-2013 at 05:09 PM. Reason: added "Needle on E" clarification
Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
I got mine low enough for the light to come on today, for the first time since I installed the kit. I really think the tank is just about empty already when the light comes on. I've never run the trip odometer so far before - I normally got gas around 150 miles to be safe, I'm just crossing 310 now.
I did notice (or was it my imagination?) a little sputter/buck feeling just as I was getting home. Wonder if the tank might be a little *too* low. Next stop, gas station.
Overall, so far so good with this kit. Very pleased.
Jon
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