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I learned today not to trust the OBDII app UltraGauge when it comes to the Disco's fuel level.
It showed I had 1.89 gallons until empty but my Disco's engine died from thirst.
I also learned from the app that I really need to complete the thermostat mod. Last week I got a reading of 217 degrees at idle at 70 degrees ambient temp.
I learned today not to trust the OBDII app UltraGauge when it comes to the Disco's fuel level.
It showed I had 1.89 gallons until empty but my Disco's engine died from thirst.
Yeah, you probably know the fuel level is an estimate not a direct read from the fuel gauge sender.
Originally Posted by JUKE179r
I also learned from the app that I really need to complete the thermostat mod. Last week I got a reading of 217 degrees at idle at 70 degrees ambient temp.
What are your cruising temps? If they're "okay," depending on what thermostat is installed, the problem is more likely the fan clutch. Remember the thermostat controls the low end of operating temps, not the high end.
Yeah, you probably know the fuel level is an estimate not a direct read from the fuel gauge sender..
I learned yesterday there is a "Calibrate" option for the fuel level when the tank is full and empty. I'll try that next time.
Originally Posted by mln01
What are your cruising temps? If they're "okay," depending on what thermostat is installed, the problem is more likely the fan clutch. Remember the thermostat controls the low end of operating temps, not the high end.
My cruising temps are @ 209 degrees .
I bought a 180 degree thermostat with the soft spring but I'm waiting to receive a Hayden #2781 fan clutch, a Dorman #620-112 fan assembly and the fabricated metal T-connector for the top coolant hoses.
I should have just went for the thermostat mod.