Why is Gas gauge not working?

Asked by Guru9WXFQN Jul 13, 2021 at 12:43 PM about the 2008 Toyota Prius Liftback FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The gas gauge on my 2008 does not seem to be working. I have gone 70
miles and it still show full. Have had issues since replacing battery.

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taver91 answered 2 years ago

70 miles may not be enough t move the needle in your car. Drive some more and watch the gauge. If after you think about a quarter of a tank has been used and it still reads "full" then either the sender in the tank or the gauge itself will need replacement.

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