Q: Can fuel pump be installed to high. Run out of gas with 4 gallons left
2005 escape runs out of gas with 4 gallons left. Gage stops at 1/4. Possibilities. Installed to high?
My car has 79000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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