Fuel level guage

[Ian T]

Not sure if anyone has had this problem before.
Filled up car today, guage is only on mark between full & 3/4.
Any ideas??????

[Bainie]

Did you switch the engine off when you filled it, I filled mine the other day with the engine running (The wife was in it and I hoped someone might steal her) . The guage didn`t raise until I restarted the car, it was weird ...

[installer]

had it once on mondeo think turned engine off and was parked on slight incline - gave stupid reading.
my vectras funny.never matches range to level when getting low on fuel 18 miles left and light comes on.
stealer will look at when goes in

[Bainie]

Also since I got a new set of clocks in, the 31 mile fuel warning comes on at 1/4 tank, annoying as well ....

[Ian T]

No, had keys outof ign, in pocket.
Have been out in car since and has only gone up a bit more.
???

[installer]

ok this is only what i heard and was lead to believe.
did u try and squeeze as much as possible in - like up the neck and therefore the guage is sort of floating not sure where it`s at.
heard of this once or twice - might not even apply to modern cars

[Ian]

either that or the breather is blocked - thereby not allowing a full tank in?

[Ian T]

Thanks, i'll see how it goes over next week

[david173]

Just a note guys, its illegal to fill your car at the petrol station whilst the engine is running, and very dangerous!