Fuel gauge problems?
04-13-18, 07:42 AM
#1
Lead Lap
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Fuel gauge problems?
I’ve Recently changed my battery. After my last fill up I’ve noticed after 24 miles the needle still showing slightly above full on fuel gauge. I have a thirsty Car and it would normally be at full or even below by now. I’m afraid I have something else to fix soon. Any thoughts?
04-13-18, 07:54 AM
#2
Lexus Fanatic
I'm pretty sure my needle stays above F for much longer, but never noticed in detail....I know with my Maxima, from brand new, it could be above F 70 miles. That may not be accurate, but I liked it (made me feel better lol). Actually when you think about it, it's like it goes down 3 gal before the needle responds...
I wouldn't worry about it, maybe just keep an eye on it...
I wouldn't worry about it, maybe just keep an eye on it...
04-13-18, 10:32 AM
#4
Lead Lap
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Gauge working fine . I was just a little ocd. Thanks all.
04-13-18, 02:38 PM
#5
It will do that sometimes if you top off the tank, the car sits for a day or two or an animal plugs the it up. My car did the same thing and I thought I had to replace my charcoal canister. Its fine and as you experienced will start functioning normally after a bit of drive time.
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04-13-18, 02:39 PM
#6
Lead Lap
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All good now.
04-14-18, 07:29 AM
#7
Lexus Fanatic
This time I paid close attention....with my mpg at 19.x since filling up, my needle first moved down, from above F, at about 37 miles, implying almost 2 gal. used. When you think about it, the fuel gauge is the same be it a 22 gal tank or a 16.5 gal tank, so it would seem the needle moves less on a vehicle with a larger tank, unless of course the vehicles say uses 36% more fuel...my .02
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