Running Out Of Fuel - GMC T-Series 2007 Owner's Manual

Running Out of Fuel

If the diesel engine stalls and you think that you
have run out of fuel, do this to restart your engine:
CAUTION:
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Diesel fuel is flammable. It could start a
fire if it gets on hot engine parts. You
could be burned. Do not let too much fuel
flow from the air bleed valve, and wipe up
any spilled fuel with a cloth.
1. If you are parked on a level surface, add at
least 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of fuel. However, if
you are parked on a slope, you may need
to add up to 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of fuel.
2. Follow the fuel priming procedure earlier in
this section to prime the fuel filter.
3. Close the air bleed valve.
4. Turn the ignition key to START for 10 to
15 seconds at a time until your engine
starts. If the engine tries to run, but does
not run smoothly, increase the rpm a
little using the accelerator pedal. This
will help force air through the system.
Your check engine light may come on if the
vehicle has run out of fuel. This light may stay
on for a few drive cycles after the condition
is corrected, but will eventually clear itself.
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