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1995 Firebird gas gauge gives you different readings while driving so i never know how much gas i have how do i fix this?
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∙ 14y ago
might need a new fuel tank floater, and/or fuel pump.
or it could be a short in wiring around fuel pump
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∙ 14y ago
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