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ProwlerOrange2001 Prowler Junkie From:Dover, NH, USA |
posted 08-07-2001 04:01 PM
    
When I fill the tank on my Kat it seems like the needle never reaches 'F' is this common? I'm thinking about having it checked out. |
BeWare                    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-07-2001 04:48 PM
Not only does it not quit reach full. When its on empty I still have 3 to 4 gallons of gas. ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-07-2001 04:52 PM
This seems to be a common problem. I'm waiting for the last month of warranty to fix - maybe a good solution by then. The local Mopar parts guy said: don't count on it! Not a Prowler only problem, all DC products. Must be the supply vendor? |
C5 Frank Prowler Junkie From:Palm Beach Gardens, FL. |
posted 08-07-2001 05:03 PM
Guys I have a question..... I've rented a couple 99' Cats and I know the fuel tank is small. Do the newer ones have a bigger tank by chance? ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-07-2001 05:12 PM
all my 3 take 11 Gallons. ------------------ |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 08-07-2001 06:20 PM
Frank, I believe they all have 12 gallon tank. I average 20 mpg pulling my trailer and running the air. More than enough fuel for the time I can sit in the car. ------------------
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C5 Frank Prowler Junkie From:Palm Beach Gardens, FL. |
posted 08-07-2001 06:55 PM
Thanks Todd and Larry..... the one I rented seemed to run out of gas quick. The top half would last a while, but the bottom would go quick..... no biggy though... I'm still getting one! PS Todd you have 3 ??? DAAAAMN...!!! ------------------ This message has been edited by C5 Frank on 08-07-2001 at 06:57 PM |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-07-2001 07:51 PM
On trips the gas stops seem to match my needed Kidney breaks. I get about 23MPG pulling trailer. I think Wildcat has the Prolwer Pro gears which would account for the difference. ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-07-2001 07:56 PM
yep, gots 3 o them. ------------------ |
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cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 10:23 AM
I put 11.8 gals of gas in my kat last night and the needle went over full. One thing I learned a long time ago though - when the pump clicks off - don't push it farther - it will come spilling out. ------------------ |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-08-2001 10:35 AM
Cliff - that was a dry kitty! |
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cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 11:09 AM
I love my little trip computer and it is just now starting to be accurate (5800 miles). I have found that I have to run it empty (not out of gas - gasp) to get the meter to to extend itself. It said I have about 2 miles to go... when I stopped for gas - that would be about right. Also, the station I was going to was only 1.61 a gal instead of 2.15 everywhere else - and it was an Exxon ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 01:40 PM
They have Gas for $1.35 in Bakersfield! The local shell is $1.45 but the Chevron next to it is $1.55! ------------------ |
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cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 02:13 PM
Todd - you MUST be talking about regular... I haven't seen Premium prices that low in a very long time! ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 02:32 PM
of course Cliff... we have GOOD gas in California... unlike those back east with their Corn Gas... those here "can" use Regular just fine. I do suggest a splash of Marvel Mystery Oil into each tank, to keep the carbon off the valves, pistons and out of the expensive injector system. No point in spending another 30 cents a gallon when you don't have to. If you want to boost the octane, simply splash a 1/2 gallon of premium into the tank, mixed with regular, and you'll get a full octane point higher because of the mixture. Used that for years on one of my high compression Harley's. ------------------ |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-08-2001 04:39 PM
You won't believe this but I paid $1.24 @ Gal this past Monday night for Premium 93 Octane. ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 04:40 PM
lemme guess... was this is Texas by any chance? ------------------ |
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ProwlerOrange2001 Prowler Junkie From:Dover, NH, USA |
posted 08-08-2001 04:57 PM
Just got back from a happy 4 hour stay at the dealership...they say the fuel gauge problem was the result of a bad BCM (Body control Module). When the part comes in and it gets installed, I'll let you guys know if it fixed the problem. |
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twitch POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:red hook ny dutchess co. |
posted 08-08-2001 06:35 PM
my gauge is being replaced under warranty next week for being inaccurate with filler parts to the gas tank. dc has a bulletin to dealers alerting them to this problem. |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-08-2001 06:48 PM
Nope Todd it was here in Georgia ------------------ |
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Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-08-2001 07:49 PM
not that surprising, I bet it is even cheaper in rural Mississippi, when I was through there, Gas was 30 cents less then the rest of the country! ------------------ |
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viper93 Prowler Enthusiast From:York SC US |
posted 08-09-2001 07:55 AM
Gas is cheap in SC also 87-$1.09 89-$1.16 93-$1.23. This is an off brand station. Cheap cheap cheap. |
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