Filled up only shows 3/4 on fuel gauge

ckohler3

Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2019
Location
Vermont
TDI
2012 Jetta TDI
I was at a half tank. Topped it off because I'm going on a trip Sunday. Took 7.7 gallons and the handle clicked off. That seems about right for a half tank but it only shows 3/4 on the gauge. Anyone run into this? I guess I'll try to put some more diesel in later.
 

mhuenink1

Member
Joined
May 6, 2015
Location
holly springs, nc
TDI
2005.5 jetta
Did you leave the car running or turned on?

I had this happen before when i left the car turned on. Make sure you the car competely turned off when you fill up.

My problem eventually fixed itself after a few drives and one more tank of fuel.
 

spanky1

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 24, 2003
Location
east Tennessee
TDI
Jetta, 2012, platinum grey(6-spd manual)
Same issue here. I fill mine COMPLETELY each time. It takes patience, but I let the foam dissipate, and I continue to add a little at time. I stop when I see the diesel liquid level. I always turn the car off when fueling.

Mine will never show full. Mine has the 24 month warranty as a CPO, so I'm going to get it checked. Since I have the ridiculous $50 deductible, I'm waiting until I have 3 or 4 issues.

I know it's no big deal, but it bothers me.
 
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