Any sort of Adjustment: Gas Gauge???

[PeteA216]

Hi all again.
I learned the hard way that in my 84 Caprice when the gas guage is at 1/8 a tank... its really empty. Car died while I was on my way to the gas station. Anyway, is there any way to adjust the guage so when the guage says I have 1/8 tank left, I really do have some gas left? Thanks!

[CD Smalley]

It will require alot more work than it's probably worth...

But taking the tank down and adjusting the float using a trial and error process..... How many times are you willing to find yourself stranded and out of gas???

[PeteA216]

If thats the only way, I think I'll just fill up before a quarter tank. Thanks though, I was just wondering if there was some sort of adjustment outside of the tank.

[TommySS]

Check the sending unit wire connection to see if it's corroded.

Removing the tank isn't difficult, but it should be empty and you should have a buddy assist

[jd74]

usually you can replace float or entire sending unit in tank . sending unit can be expensive. floats are cheap. if you take sending unit out try cleaning it with electrical parts cleaner

[Incitatus]

That's a fairly common problem. There are products such as Gas-Rite that may fix that.
Also, here's a write up on the Impala SS forum that may help.
(Sorry, no pictures in the write up

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[PeteA216]

Wow! Thanks! My car does suffer from both problems mentioned in the forum. I'm definately looking into getting this.