1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Aurora Gas Gauge Broken Full Empty Half Over Place U H

1999 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
138,000 MILES
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CSMITH35
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i have a V8 4.0L my gas gauge is broken. it goes from full to empty to half. its all over the place. can u help?
May 8, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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This is usually caused by a faulty sending unit. This part is located in the fuel tank and the fuel tank must be removed to replace it.
It is possible that it is the gauge but not likely.
May 8, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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