petrol gauge inaccurate

[SupraConcept]

ok, iv got a 1.2 1995 clio and the petrol gauge fluctuates by up to 1/4 to 1/2 a tank. whenever i start it the petrol gauge will be in a different place.. especially if there is half a tank or less.

has anyone else had this problem?

could it hav anything 2 do with the fact the car has been lowered -35mm at the front and -32mm at the rear? possibly effecting the sensor?

thx.

 

[BenR]

tell me about it, it also changes when you go round roundabouts lol

 

[ak16v]

Mine dont even work

 

[aaronc]

Yeah it can be a bit tempremental at times.

Normally a left hand turn in the 16v will make the needle drop and also up hill can move the fuel back (if its low) and cause the needle to drop.

 

[16V_Matt]

yup about as acurate as a british weather report when below 1/2 a tank

 

[SupraConcept]

lol! Wo im glad im not the only one with a cr*p petrol gauge!

my tank sed it was empty yesterday.. so i filled the beast up and there was still £7 left in the tank! but i wouldnt trust and drive around on empty for long!

 

[16V_Matt]

well i know when its time to fill up (look for a shell garage) when the petrol light comes on. lol

 

[ak16v]

Quote: Originally posted by 16V_Matt on 25 May 2003

well i know when its time to fill up (look for a shell garage) when the petrol light comes on. lol

You know what, that is exactly what i do LOL!!

Thnk god the friggen reserve light works