How to read the fuel gauge? (yes im that stupid)

No im not trolling, the fuel gauge has four quarters, except instead of the markings going E-1/4-1/2-3/4-F like in most cars I have had (except ones with digital readouts) the markings seem to go E-1/6-1/2-5/6-F. Am I supposed to be reading the four quarters as actual quarters or as they appear?

Thank you.

wen its at the bottom ,put more in. dont over complicate things mate, you might get a nosebleed

You'd be surprised how far you can drive between the empty line and the little E. I've ran on E's for a fair way. Definitely consider that empty line to be empty though, as running on the E sign below the fuel gauge line definitely isn't a place you want to be. You start to sweat and everything. I floored it once forgetting and I had a fuel cut suddenly then carried on going, scary, don't risk the biscuits.

No im not trolling, the fuel gauge has four quarters, except instead of the markings going E-1/4-1/2-3/4-F like in most cars I have had (except ones with digital readouts) the markings seem to go E-1/6-1/2-5/6-F. Am I supposed to be reading the four quarters as actual quarters or as they appear?

 

Thank you.

as in one sixth of a tank, 1/2 = three sixths of a tank and 5/6 = five sixths of a tank?

surely you know how to read fractions?

Its like 1/2 is the same as 2/4 is the same as 3/6 is the same as 4/8 is the same as 5/10 is the same as 6/12 etc etc

is this really a subject that needs an in depth discussion? when the pointy arrow gets near the bottom...put more petrol in

HTH

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HTH

Yes, but all my fuel is at the bottom of the tank. How do I get my fuel to the top?

I tend to fill up when I hit 1/4 of a tank. I have looked at this before, and clocked the mileage at each point on the guage, and yes, it is 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, not as it appears. When filled up, it takes ages for the needle to move.

However, as others have said, when it gets low......fill her up!!!! duh

Yes, but all my fuel is at the bottom of the tank. How do I get my fuel to the top?

Turn the fuel tank upside down. Gees! Do you need me to wipe your bum for you too?

Turn the fuel tank upside down. Gees! Do you need me to wipe your bum for you too?

Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down?

Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down?

Yes, that would be the cheaper option, but don't forget the fuel would then be upside down

Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down?

Easiest to do at speed Just remember to hold on!

I have looked at this before, and clocked the mileage at each point on the guage, and yes, it is 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, not as it appears.

Thank you

The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ?

The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ?

My NA has this.

Yes, that would be the cheaper option, but don't forget the fuel would then be upside down

Could counter this problem by turning the fuel station upside down maybe???

little num tried that method. didnt work

lol

Should be moved technical section and be made sticky!

Is your brothers name Ed and is he struggling to open the boot from inside the car by any chance????

little num tried that method. didnt work

And drilling a tank ending in a rather large burn

Is your brothers name Ed and is he struggling to open the boot from inside the car by any chance????

always crops up

The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ?

My jspec has this light, however it doesn't have a fuel gauge.