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1998 DODGE DURANGO
153,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JPUTNAM
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My gas gauge started to go down to a quarter and stop now it stops at half. I am going to try some Gumout multi system tune up to see if maybe there is some corrosion on the float. I do not drive this SUV much. Maybe twice a month.
May 19, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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It sounds like you have a float sender that is out which is common with cars that sit a lot. To fix the issue you will need to remove the float sender and replace it. Here is what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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May 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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JPUTNAM
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Hi Ken, I filled my tank yesterday and added Gumout multi system tune up. I got in to go this morning and it turned over but would not fire, I have not had any trouble with it firing up and it ran fine. I can hear the fuel pump run when i turn the switch on maybe the coil is bad. What do you think?
May 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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It sounds more like a crankshaft angle sensor. Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

This guide can help as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and diagrams and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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May 21, 2018 at 9:48 AM