Fuel indicator in spark whether a correct measure of amount of fuel

bkm · 3rd April 2008, 13:29

How far fuel indicator on in the central console give correct idea of amount of fuel left in the tank. Normally I fill Petrol when the needle is quite close to the 'E' mark on the meter. Yesterday i had put app 20 liters of Petrol . Initially the needle went quite far on the right side close to 'F' mark, but just after a drive of say 20 kms , it drifted back significantly . Going by the indicator calibration , it appears almost 4/5 liters of Petrol is consumed , which can not be the case .
can others share his experiences.

sukiwa · 3rd April 2008, 13:36

Do not rely on fuel indicator too much, it's just an indicator not a true measure.
If you witness such sudden needle drops again, have it checked in ***.

HappyWheels · 3rd April 2008, 14:24

the fuel indicator is just that - a indicator.

the position of the indicator also depends on the slope your vehicle is on - ie either slanted left / right.

based on what you say, it is not possible for such a huge shift. maybe when you filled in the fuel your vehicle was tilted on a specific side which made the needle move to 'F'.

Best case is to check the fuel gauge on a level road, even better, on your parking slot. This was, you always have the same 'error' when making the reading.

3rd April 2008, 13:29	#1
bkm BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 95 Thanked: 0 Times	Fuel indicator in spark whether a correct measure of amount of fuel How far fuel indicator on in the central console give correct idea of amount of fuel left in the tank. Normally I fill Petrol when the needle is quite close to the 'E' mark on the meter. Yesterday i had put app 20 liters of Petrol . Initially the needle went quite far on the right side close to 'F' mark, but just after a drive of say 20 kms , it drifted back significantly . Going by the indicator calibration , it appears almost 4/5 liters of Petrol is consumed , which can not be the case . can others share his experiences.
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3rd April 2008, 13:36	#2
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	Do not rely on fuel indicator too much, it's just an indicator not a true measure. If you witness such sudden needle drops again, have it checked in ***.
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3rd April 2008, 14:24	#3
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	the fuel indicator is just that - a indicator. the position of the indicator also depends on the slope your vehicle is on - ie either slanted left / right. based on what you say, it is not possible for such a huge shift. maybe when you filled in the fuel your vehicle was tilted on a specific side which made the needle move to 'F'. Best case is to check the fuel gauge on a level road, even better, on your parking slot. This was, you always have the same 'error' when making the reading.
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