Rubber Chicken in my gas tank....
So I'm trying to figure out why my car takes less fuel than it used to. The fuel tank capacity on my '89 CRX HF is supposedly 10.5 gallons (according to the owner's manual). However, where I used to be able to put ~9 gallons in when I was damn near empty (according to my gauge), I can only put between 5-6 gallons in now. WAIT, Don't assume it's my gauge's inaccuracy just yet! I have thought this myself. Recently, however, on multiple occasions I've driven the car down close to "E" to the point where my fuel pump starts sputtering, so I have to pull over to get gas (apparently I REALLY AM this low on fuel). But when I go to fill it, I only get 5-6 gallons in there. WHAT's THE DEAL?? Is there a gigantic air pocket somewhere in there? ...OR is there a rubber chicken displacing all the extra room in my fuel tank?! ANY help would be well appreciated.
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