Fuel Gage Bars - Misleading?

sdgeiger · 02-22-2005, 08:02 AM

On Saturday afternoon, my fuel tank went down to three bars remaining. I drove a lot on Saturday and Sunday. It remained on three bars until late Sunday when it dropped to two bars. I drove 22 miles on Monday and it dropped to one bar. My wife, who previously owned a 2001 Prius experienced inaccuracies with the fuel gage, took the 2005 Prius this morning , and after about 3-5 miles, the car began to flash "Add Fuel." She plans to fill the tank soon, which will mean I'll only get about 340-345 miles for this tank.

Anyway, has anyone else experienced these inaccuracies with the fuel gage? Is there anything that can be done to correct it?

**efusco** · 02-22-2005, 08:38 AM

Read This thread and This Thread Should more than answer your questions.

02-22-2005, 08:02 AM	#1
sdgeiger Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 91 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Fuel Gage Bars - Misleading? On Saturday afternoon, my fuel tank went down to three bars remaining. I drove a lot on Saturday and Sunday. It remained on three bars until late Sunday when it dropped to two bars. I drove 22 miles on Monday and it dropped to one bar. My wife, who previously owned a 2001 Prius experienced inaccuracies with the fuel gage, took the 2005 Prius this morning , and after about 3-5 miles, the car began to flash "Add Fuel." She plans to fill the tank soon, which will mean I'll only get about 340-345 miles for this tank. Anyway, has anyone else experienced these inaccuracies with the fuel gage? Is there anything that can be done to correct it? __________________ 2005 Seaside Pearl, Package #6 (BC), Clearshield deluxe package, Auto Door Lock, Thule Rack System, Motorola RAZR V3-Bluetooth, NAV Kit,Mudflaps,Power Outlet Mod,SiriusPrius

02-22-2005, 08:38 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,228 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Fuel Gage Bars - Misleading? Read This thread and This Thread Should more than answer your questions.

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