That is almost guaranteed "gas light on". The only way that the light isn't on at 450 miles is if the light is LITERALLY about to come on.Quote:
Originally Posted by squashman702
This is bad for your fuel pumps, guys... please don't do it...
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That is almost guaranteed "gas light on". The only way that the light isn't on at 450 miles is if the light is LITERALLY about to come on.Quote:
Originally Posted by squashman702
This is bad for your fuel pumps, guys... please don't do it...
Has that been proven? I mean... The logic makes sense that if there's not much fuel, the pump could get less resistance and then spin at a higher RPM than usual for a moment... But... Has that been proven an issue?
The gas cools the fuel pump. Consistently low levels will mean the fuel pump will consistently run at a higher temperature
If a fuel pump runs on empty it can hurt it because it's cooled and lubricated by the gasoline in the gas tank. No gas = no cooling or lubrication. The other one you hear often is dirt and debris that settles goes into the pump which can cause issues. I'm not really sure how true that one is since most modern fuel pumps have a screen to block debris, but something to think about.
It takes super low fuel for the actual motor of the pump to be above the fuel. By then you'd be testing the pump starvation God. LOL. Dirt is a myth. When you thinking about what happens to the fuel when you drive, cornering, throttle, brakes just keep the fuel sloshing about inside the tank. If there were any dirt, it would settle after being still and get filtered on engine start. My pump and tank had no sign of visible particles floating about when I went in to change it after a much longer interval. Opening it up is what showed me how everything works!
4 brand new Conti DWS 06 mounted and balanced on the style 135s. Just need to swap them and the 19's on the car.
How's my future ZHP doing Steve? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by prowlerflyer
A trooper as always. I am doing lots of early/preventative maintenance before I pass her off to my father for the next three years, sigh. Moving in three weeks and still in transition training until about 3 days prior to the move. Silly how you free time just evaporates. The dealer owes me a realignment next week so I am also having them do an oil change, because I am just flat out of free time. The ZHP will be in prime condition though.
Yes :shiftyQuote:
Originally Posted by squashman702
Cleaned ICV, rebuilt DISA w/ Gas kit, installed Stett boots and swapped out my BMW performance intake for a Gruppe m intake.