needle problems

titcho · Mar 22, 2011

Hi there.all new to me this.got my 1st land rover-freelander 2.o td4 05.well chuffed.had it a week came with full tank of fuel!one problem i hope someone can help me with.if i start it up just after glow light goes out the fuel needle goes to full,it then may very slowly come down after a few miles-if i wait for fuel gauge to move thn stop,then start it up,it will go to 3/4 full.which one to i trust?

it always goes bk to zero whn i turn it off.Are fuel gauge problems a fault with this model?thanks all for your help..

mjrimmer · Mar 22, 2011

Mine very rarely shows the same after a short run it can somtimes show a difference of 1/4 of a tank....you'll have to live with it. When the orange low fuel light comes on make sure you fill up within about 30miles.

Sasha · Mar 22, 2011

Yes I noticed the same but as was already said if orange light comes on you have about 30miles
As you had a full tank how many miles did you get before you refuelled it. This will give you a good idea of your mpg and how much fuel you really have

nickcc · Mar 23, 2011

Same fuel gauge problem with my 2005 TD4, starts at full then drops to 3/4 after a couple of miles or starts at 3/4 and then moves to full (many variations as amount decreases).

titcho · Mar 23, 2011

Thanks for that!just thought it was mine.

Bonkers · Mar 23, 2011

Just to set your mind at rest mines an '05 TD4 as well. First 150m on a full tank the needle never drops below full. Then it swiftly moves to 3/4 and so on. I average 34mpg.

When you see the warning light get some fuel quick, manual says a few litres, forget the old rule of thumb 2 gallons. 30 miles to empty is about right but you don't want to go there.

titcho · Mar 24, 2011

thanks will see what happens.only shorts trips at mo,so mpg is low,would be pleased to get 34mpg!what miles do you people out there get out of a tank full?

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