Fuel gauge Issues: Another Potential Fix Option

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by kwame616, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. kwame616

    kwame616 New Member

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    noticed leaving gas door cracked open while driving reset fuel guage
     
    #1 kwame616, Jan 19, 2017
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I found that opening the cap before any other activity made it easier to fill. Giving it time to equalize pressure before trying to add gas helps.

    I also ran it down to 2 or 3 pips and did a fill up. no adding $5 worth.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Jan 19, 2017
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    Mine just started staying at one bar, so I will try these options too.
     
    #3 Chodronish, Mar 16, 2017
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