fuel gauge reading incorrectly

[pik_d]

i've got a 2003 neon r/t. from what i understand, the tank is 12.5 gallons.

the gauge was at 1/8th a tank left, and i had to refill. but it stopped filling after about 7.5 gallons.

i've searched, and i saw a FEW threads about something like this... the fuel gauge reading empty for 75 to 100 miles. i just want to know, is this something that happens to ALL neons (of the same year/generation as mine atleast), of is it something that happens "every so often"?

i got this car less then 30 days ago from carmax, so i still have the bumper to bumper thing... so is this something they can, and will fix for free?

[palindromelol]

You aren't from NASA are you? I heard on the news that the Space Shuttle's fuel gage isn't working either.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by pik_d

i got this car less then 30 days ago from carmax, so i still have the bumper to bumper thing... so is this something they can, and will fix for free?

Take it back and have them check it out. Could be the fuel sending unit is going out or malfunctioning. Use the warranty!

[Dominion.Ms]

Originally Posted by das2123

Take it back and have them check it out. Could be the fuel sending unit is going out or malfunctioning. Use the warranty!

Exactly. Its the intank Sending unit. Make those Bioches fix it!

[pik_d]

allright. thanks for the answers.