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gas gauge down 4 bars after only 71 miles?!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by prof.curnon, Nov 12, 2014.

  1. DenToyPri05

    DenToyPri05 Junior Member

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    Agreed on #2. I'll look into #1 for myself.

    I travelled 160 miles and was down to 4 bars (did someone call these pips?), and I started freaking out, but I've had mine since April 2014 and have filled up many times.

    i just came home from work and filled the tank on the way. so...down to 4 bars and filled up to only 3.5 gallons! crazy bad reading. i'll be monitoring the bars more closely and see if they're "failing". gas pump will not lie: if it stops filling, it stops filling. I just have to log that info. i even tried to continue pumping gas. pump clicked off at 3.5
     
  2. Aaron Vitolins

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    If you're having a hard time filling up all the way try turning the nozzle to the 3 o clock position
     
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    All the bars are lit, so I think it filled up.
     
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    Well not necessarily. I've filled up before with 5-6 gallons. But if I'm patient/ or turn the nozzle to 3 o clock, it will let the bladder breathe and fill up all the way nicely. Getting more gallons and more range. Just a suggestion, try if you want.
     
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    Definitely going yo try this!