how many gallons are in my tank. it shuts the pump off right before it hits 12 gallons. do i need a new float or what. 96 2.8 12v

 

run it dry, put half a gallon in a gas container, drive to gas station, fill up. i would say around a 15 gal tank

 

no, don't run it dry. i usually put about 13.4 gallons in, this is when the gas light is on.

if you run it dry, it could suck up all the sediment from the bottom of the tank, and can clog fuel lines, filter, etc.

my gas guage sometimes reads falsely as well

 

It's a 16 gallon tank. Light is designed to come on with 2 gallons remaining. If your gauge is screwy, search "fuel sending unit" to find the reconditioning DIY, and While you have it out, use electrical contact cleaner to clean the resistive element. That should take care of any inaccuracies.

 

i did clean the contacts points and did the diy but got nothing

 

U have to replace that wire check my diy on the subject i fixed mine las weekend and it works perfect with perfect reading and when u clean the contacts u might have bent the reading head is common