[DeTomaso] Incorrect gas gauge

[Garth Rodericks]

Just another reference point for the non-calibrated nature of our gas gauges.
   
  When mine is full it registers Full.
  40 miles after fill up it registers at the 3/4 mark, or slightly below.
  But I can drive for quite a long time between 1/2 tank and Empty.
  And, at Empty the warning light comes on. 
   
  I have not tested how far I can go after the warning light comes on, however the most I've 
  been able to add at a fill up was 19.5 gallons.
   
  Now, I recall a year or two back that someone posted that they made a simple electronic 
  converter to calibrate the fuel gauge. I think they took ohm readings from the sender as they 
  filled the tank 1 gallon at a time, then created a mapping table to send an accurate reading 
  to the gauge. Does anyone remember who that was?  I recall they were planning to make it 
  available for sale, but I never saw anything more on it. Does anyone have more info?  I'd like 
  one. 
   
  Cheers!
  Garth
  #4033
   
  YMMV,
  Garth
  #4033

       
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