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Car was empty i fill it up the car cranks but wont start

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Check your fuel pump most fuel pumps go out on full tanks. the fuel pump will run hot on low tanks and when the cold gas is put on it it seizes the pump up. it is problay in the fuel tank.

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Check fuses and relays, fuel filter .Turn the key on and listen for a hum at the gas tank filler.

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