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Hello Explorerites, Two question I hope someone can clear up: I have a 1995 Explorer XL 4WD Control Trac 4DR 1-  The 4wd switch-  Can I drive the truck in 4wd Auto for extended periods.  I know the 4wd Low should only be used when needed.  I normally drive in 2wd but the heavy rains and snow are beginning to threaten the area again and I have never owned a 4wd vehicle.  If I instruct my wife to put in 4wd Auto in light snow, will I be buying a new tranny in spring? 2-  The fuel gauge???  I have a 21 gallon tank.  Last week I filled it up just when the ‘check gauge’ light came on.  20.24 gallons of fuel and 235 miles.  This morning I ran the car well into the empty range and it only took 17.67 gallons and 243 miles.  What’s going on?  Is this just a totally unreliable gauge?  It does not fluctuate at all when driving. It is steady on braking and accelleration. Thanks Mike Herman

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I should also mention that the truck only has 23400 miles on it Mike

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re: fuel guage… on my ‘95 XLT w/ 21 gallon tank, when the "Check Guage" light comes on, it usually will take ~18 gallons.  I assume I still have that remaining 3 gallons in it but I haven’t really tested it. > Two question I hope someone can clear up: > I have a 1995 Explorer XL 4WD Control Trac 4DR > 1-

snip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> 2-  The fuel gauge???  I have a 21 gallon tank.  Last week I filled it > up just when the ‘check gauge’ light came on.  20.24 gallons of fuel and > 235 miles.  This morning I ran the car well into the empty range and it > only took 17.67 gallons and 243 miles.  What’s going on?  Is this just a > totally unreliable gauge?  It does not fluctuate at all when driving. > It is steady on braking and accelleration. > Thanks > Mike Herman

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