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Old 05-05-2008, 09:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet View Post
Also running the tank low constantly allows an electric (in tank) fuel pump to pick up garbage and debris and may shorten fuel pump life.
That concern is almost eliminated in these new compacts as they have sealed plastic tanks with no drains .... Fuel filters pick up any additional impurities.
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