Hey im having problems with my fuel level gauge. it started when I had 3 bars left and I was heading to the gas station I started it up and it suddenly jumped to 3 bars shy of half full. any suggestions anyone? im usually 3-2 bars by 300 miles and i still have 5

 

The gauge does jump around as fuel sloshes and when you go up and down hills. Was this just a one-time deal?

 

I noticed that it also resets the bars if you re-tighten the fuel cap...(letting air in the tank)

I've usually driven around 275 miles when my light goes on with 1 or 2 bars left, is this normal?

What I do is rely on how many miles I've driven, I think that's better than relying on bars...

 

I get about 90 miles before I run dry.

It all depends on your driving style.

 

 

nooo it wasnt a one time deal out of the norm it jumped up and stayed there even on a flat surface. I tried to shut it off and turn it on again and still had the same measurment. only when I refilled it did it go back down and then go to full tank but it's still off when it goes to low again I should be like 1-2 bars left and im at 5 im certain of it.

 

I've experienced a bit of fluctuation as well but usually its only one or two bars. Anything more than that is usually because i park on a hill and it seems to correct itself after driving a few miles anyway.

300 miles a tank is the norm for me

 

"drive it like you stole it"

 

maybe you have just reached the magical break in period where gas mileage improves

 

I'm sure I'm past that, and I don't get that many miles per tank. I get right about 300 only if all my miles are freeway, like when I drive to CA or Pullman. Otherwise I seem to get around 250 max.