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Hard Left Curves = Running out of Gas?

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Old 10-07-2008, 11:22 PM
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Hard Left Curves = Running out of Gas?

For the second time on the same curve my 99 died on me for a second and then started back up Its a hard left uphill taken at around 85mph, both times it stalled I had about 1/4 tank of gas. Needless to say I now put at least 1/2 tank in before taking that hwy and it has not happened again.

Could this have caused any damage to the auto trans? Anyone else had this happen?
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Old 10-07-2008, 11:50 PM
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My dad had this happen to his car when taking a hill on less than 1/4 tank. The design of the tank prevents sloshing and when you take the long hills or turns the fuel doesnt get to the pump. It can happen to any car cuz he doesnt have a maxima.
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Old 10-08-2008, 12:11 AM
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Awesome first post. I like that you decided to contribute to the .org with your first post instead of posting random things like the one you're reading right now.
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Awesome first post. I like that you decided to contribute to the .org with your first post instead of posting random things like the one you're reading right now.
Couldn't agree more sir!
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Old 10-08-2008, 12:35 AM
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Why would you suspect damage to the trans?

As said above, long sweepers will affect fuel flow (given it's low enough) and the readings of the fuel gauge.
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have you ever tried to push a dead automatic in gear???
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