When the fuel gauge hits just below the half tank the engine cuts out

Asked by Gushaz Mar 30, 2017 at 06:53 AM about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Gushaz answered 7 years ago

maybe if you can clarify for me a bit what you mean by vented? I installed a new petrol pump and cleaned the tank as well. currently fuel is slightly above half tank but once it drops the engine cuts off

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beatupchevy answered 7 years ago

As the gas is being pumped out it has to be replaced with air , if the tank is closed up tight you get "vapor lock " , most all vehicles have a canister tank with a line going to the gas tank and an intake port . Just a thought , I have no idea what you have done . Drive with the cap loose to let some air in , let us know what happens .

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