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fuel tank level -question

  • 21-06-2009 2:28pm
    #1
    davelerave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭


    just wondering is it a major (potential)cause of trouble allowing the fuel tank to run low fairly regular.just a bad habit i have.van is a nissan primastar still under warranty.thanks


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  • #2
    podger456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭podger456


    davelerave wrote: »
    just wondering is it a major (potential)cause of trouble allowing the fuel tank to run low fairly regular.just a bad habit i have.van is a nissan primastar still under warranty.thanks

    Well I used to drive the renault trafic (same van) and after running her dry one day I had to replace the injectors. Might have been a massive co-incidence that they went right at the same time, mechanic couldn't say for sure, but after paying nearly a grand to replace them I never did let her get so empty again!


  • #3
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    shouldnt really be a problem.Just make sure you get the diesel/fuel filter replaced fairly regulary. Also make sure you dont use "questionable" diesel if you know what I mean


  • #4
    davelerave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭davelerave


    thanks.i get the regular services at the main dealer when they're due.is there any need to replace the fuel filter more often .i hear it's a bad habit-low fuel gauge.i don't use any quare fuel btw


  • #5
    davelerave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭davelerave


    thanks for replies.i'll try to get into habit of keeping fuel level up(i'm aware this costs nothing!).how would i know if there was a potential problem down the tracks(pumps and injectors) before warranty expires and are there any worthwhile fuel additives? thanks


  • #6
    Carawaystick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    any new vehicle should shut off the fuel pump when it runs dry to prevent damage. if not, there'd be some warning in the manual.... which you have checked first right....


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  • #7
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Carawaystick wrote: »
    any new vehicle should shut off the fuel pump when it runs dry to prevent damage. if not, there'd be some warning in the manual.... which you have checked first right....

    It doesnt have to run completely dry to kick up dirt.


  • #8
    davelerave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭davelerave


    thanks.it's in for the 2nd service next week so i've asked them to let me know what nick the filters in.still wondering about additives for cleaning injectors etc.any good?


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