If I let the fuel level get below 3/4 of a tank, the engine starts losing power.
Asked by LAWJR Apr 19, 2014 at 07:13 PM about the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
If I don't keep the tank full, the engine loses power and the truck shakes. I usually only put in about 10 gallons of gas and it clears the issue. It may run rough all of the time but it is certainly worse if the tank gets down more than 10 gallons.
2 Answers
BoholMark answered 3 years ago
Obviously it's a fuel issue. Have your fuel pump checked for the proper pressure and when was the last time you changed the fuel filter? I'd start there.
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