I found this whole thread very intresting for sure. No GM trucks for me.
I'll stick to Ford, after all, Fix or Repair Daily with a screwdriver works
for me.
Thanks all. Really, I appreciate the info.
> Why are we debating about whether these problems "should" exist. Unless
> you are involved in the design of the vehicle, you need to accept that
> they are real problems in the field and what you can do to mitigate their
> effects. Instead of asking "Why should I keep at least a 1/4 tank of
> fuel?" just do it and know that you are lengthening the life of your
> pump. Don't bitch to the list that the engineers screwed up. They know
> it! Newer Impalas have a "fuel module access plate" in the trunk floor,
> so you don't need to drop the tank. Do you think this modification was
> made for any reason other than a high failure rate (under warranty) of
> the pumps? GM made the change because it was costing them warranty
> dollars. If they thought that most pumps would outlast the warranty
> would they have done it? I doubt it. If you are driving any make of
> vehicle with an in tank pump (not just GM) it takes little effort to keep
> fuel in the tank and to change any external fuel filter at the
> recommended interval. If out of pure "cussedness" you refuse to, I'll be
> glad to sell you a $250.00 (or more) fuel pump module. And "Oh Yeah" -
> you're welcome for the information.
>
>
> Chris - AN5L35xxx
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