ran out of gas

[z28eatR]

When I bought my 95 Firebird 2 years ago I ran out of gas 2 blocks from the dealer. The needle was not even at the E yet!! It still does this today. It will stay at full for 100 miles then just suck dry after that. Is there something wrong?? THANX

[Dojo2000]

Shape of the tank is kinda like this:
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so when your guage reads 1/2 you really don't have the same amount above half-full as below half-empty. I usally have about 50 mi or so left at 1/2 empty and when I fill it up it reads way over Full.

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[z28eatR]

Thanx, now that makes sense. Do all the Firebirds have this problem? And another thing, my fuel light doesn't come on when my gas is running low. Do you know why?

[Red2K1]

When you first turn your ignition to on, what does the bulb check tell you?

[Seal]

my gas light doesnt come on either... not even check gauges

[xdamxincx]

my camaro did the same thing.. i ran out of gas test driving it .. and still the gas gauge reads all messed up.

[Blue94V6]

I have the same problem on my camaro. My gauge reads way above full, then I run out right above the E. Does anyone know if theres a way to fix this?

Blue 1994 3.4l 5 spd
Eibach Pro-Kit
KYB Gas-A-Just shocks
K&N Filtercharger
3.23's

[JohnC]

mine does the same thing, but i dont think 93 to 96 camaros and firebirds have a low fuel light. Does anyone know if one could be added?

[Seal]

doesnt the check gages go on or something? mine doesnt but i think thats whats supposed to happen

[avenger]

i thought gauges compensate for the shape of the tank

my cobra has a 15.7 gallon tank and i always fill up between E and 1/4 and its always around 12 gallons that i put in to get it to be full

[nyclaidback]

go the same problem, at half full feels like i have plenty of gass left but runs out real quick

and my CHECK GUAGE light never goes on.

[Swata]

I have the same problem with my gas guage, when it was 1/4 full I only had about a gallon left and then when i fill up it's way over full..

Well lets ponder this..??

Now after installing my slp it does this at 1/2 a tank. So I think when i reset my pmc at 1/2 a tank it messed the reading up..

So... when my tanks bottoms out i will reset the pcm again and let you guys know if it works, or if anyone else wants to try this first and let us know.. that would be great.....

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[nova]

Mine does the same thing. It has a 15 gallon tank and it takes 7.5 gallons to go from 3/4 to full.

[Blue Flame V6]

Solution for the guys who run out before E take the dash cover off and redo the needle. Fill it completely up and set it on F then wahala

[lants83]

i think all 93 to 96 have this problem. i had to learn the hard way and walked a mile to a gas station in freezing weather with only a couple bucks. but this wierd redneck guy gave me a ride in the back of his truck back to my car. he had all kinds of tools in his trucks, and trash bags, and very odd looking eggs in a box. that guy was wierd, but nice, and a bit scarey