370Z Gas Gauge Never Full

cossie1600 · 05-01-2011, 10:39 PM

If you estimate with the stock gauge and the stock MTE, prepare to walk. I almost got forked by it on my last long trip.

VCuomo · 05-02-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by budlight

You're kidding right? You should be concerned with when you will run out of gas. Not how full you can get it.

You're kidding, right? You obviously did not read what I wrote; namely (emphasis added):

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It's not about how many more drops of gas you can get in the tank - it's about trusting the gas gauge reading. And I especially wouldn't rely on the gas guage at the bottom of the tank if I can't rely on it at the top of the tank, nor would I think very many people are going to run the tank dry to find out where "E" really is...

theDreamer · 05-02-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by budlight

You're kidding right? You should be concerned with when you will run out of gas. Not how full you can get it.

Actually, the last dot not lighting up can change how much gas the system thinks it has.
Since mine has failed to light up the last dot my MPG & range have gone completely out of whack with what it should be, cannot trust the system anymore.

srbrubak · 05-02-2011, 09:19 PM

My far right led lights when I fill my Z up. If I top my tank all the way off, the led stays lit for quite awhile. I can drive about 30 miles before it goes out.

6MT · 05-02-2011, 10:17 PM

KillerBee370 · 05-02-2011, 11:45 PM

This is what?... the 15th thread on this? Who cares?

Luckily you don't run the car on "gauge" power but what's actually in the tank. Sometimes I have 3 lights out. Sometimes just 1. But whatever, the tanks full of gas and that's all that matters.

dwntwnall4u · 05-03-2011, 01:49 AM

I care only because I paid for something thats not working like it should. Nissan is ripping us off.

6MT · 05-03-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

I care only because I paid for something thats not working like it should. Nissan is ripping us off.

Time for a Hyundai!

houkouonchi · 05-03-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by srbrubak

My far right led lights when I fill my Z up. If I top my tank all the way off, the led stays lit for quite awhile. I can drive about 30 miles before it goes out.

When my far right LED goes out I can usually drive atleast 60 miles before it goes out.. Yay for accurate gauges!

onzedge · 05-03-2011, 12:11 PM

^^There should be a gauge for windshield washer fluid level, too.^^

wilsonp · 05-03-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

^^There should be a gauge for windshield washer fluid level, too.^^

LennyZCSD · 02-08-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dinfire

The last couple months when I fill up my gas tank the very right LED dot never lights up. I've tried topping it off until gas almost spills out the neck and it makes no difference. The little bugger never lights up. Anyone else had a similar problem? I don't want the dealer to have to tear apart my dash to fix it. Hopefully someone can help. Thanks!

Yes me too...

LennyZCSD · 02-08-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dinfire

The last couple months when I fill up my gas tank the very right LED dot never lights up. I've tried topping it off until gas almost spills out the neck and it makes no difference. The little bugger never lights up. Anyone else had a similar problem? I don't want the dealer to have to tear apart my dash to fix it. Hopefully someone can help. Thanks!

Yes me too... They tested the gauge and that works ok so it's in the tank pulling the tank is a real nightmare, there are 2 senders and the tank is on both sides of the drive shaft and you'll have to drop the rear frame too, so much fun.

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	This is what?... the 15th thread on this? Who cares? Luckily you don't run the car on "gauge" power but what's actually in the tank. Sometimes I have 3 lights out. Sometimes just 1. But whatever, the tanks full of gas and that's all that matters.