Q: Hi I had my 2006 Town and Country van in my yard running and it was on a slight incline with the front of van going downwards.

asked by on March 19, 2017

i had my van running in my yard at a slight incline with the front of van pointing downwards. it soon cut off and the gas needle was belowe E so natyrally i assume it ran out of gas. i put about 6 or 7 gal in it but it still wont start please help what can i do now

My car has 10968 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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