Should I, or shouldn't I (?)...

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May 8, 2001 | 05:07 AM

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Should I, or shouldn't I (?)...

have the fuel sensors replaced next week? I have an appointment for a 6 month (1 year at 10k miles) service. I'd rather not have the interior torn apart if these "replacement" sensors are going to fail. Opinions?

Dealer/oil/schedule notes; Dealer here is using Valvoline 5W30 which was "recommended". I'm having Mobil 1 0W30 put in.

I was offered a next day appointment if a loaner wasn't required (or anytime after that). If the loaner was needed, first appointment was 1st week of June.

Are there Union 76 stations in Montana?
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May 8, 2001 | 05:45 AM

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Re: Should I, or shouldn't I (?)...

I had the fuel sensor replaced in my "01 4.2 and I don't think they had to do anything with the interior. I think they had to drop the gas tank because they told me to try to have the fuel level as low as I could. My guess is that the sensor is in the tank.

May 8, 2001 | 06:08 AM

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they just drop the tank. Take it in low on gas, they will fill it up when they give it back

May 8, 2001 | 07:29 AM

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11 months for a service appointment?? That's pretty bad

May 8, 2001 | 08:08 AM

Richard Solomon

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I don't believe they actually drop the tank, just empty it...

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May 8, 2001 | 08:13 AM

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I'm leaning toward NO

I was in the same position a while back (~6mo ago) and chose to have them replaced...now the "new" senders are flaky

Would I have had the same problem with the "old" ones? Probably. Would I be as annoyed about it? Probably not - I'd just be kicking myself for not having had the replacement done.

FWIW, I believe the tech just lifts the carpet in the trunk to get to a hatch to access the fuel sender. Try reading through the PDF I linked in the lower portion of this thread ... it's not really that complex a procedure.

May 8, 2001 | 10:01 AM

April

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Your call. They lift out the rear seat. There is a pretty good size

hatch with a hefty seal. It is best if you can bring the car in with a little fuel as possible as it takes longer if they have to pump the tank. They try to avoid removing the tank because it causes a lot of work. If they have to drop the tank, then the rear suspension needs to come out in a QTR. The mechanic would prefer to minimize exposure to fumes as well.