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Old 07-17-2009, 02:21 PM
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Re: 2000 Jimmy SLT - Starts slow & now dying on hwy

I just ran into a somewhat similar problem, I had the fuel gauge problem with the bad sensor on the fuel pump, then yesterday while doing 70mph up a hill, I lost all engine power but the engine was still running. Got it towed and it wound up being the fuel pump. Have your fuel pressure checked to see if you are at the 60psi that it's supposed to be on a 2000 Jimmy. My pump was only putting out 12psi which is why it died.

Does anyone know how much an an increase in fuel milage increase I can expect by getting the pump changed? I used to get about 260mi to the tank, and I'm currently at 220 and just between 3/8 and 1/2 tank? Considering the cost of the repair, I would hope to get another benefit than just the gas gauge working again.

Rob
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