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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by deed, Dec 12, 2012.

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    Hello Everyone: I have a Prius C One. I shut the car off and filled up the fuel tank. Then I started the car, and I have no idea why but I shut it off and then restarted it. The gas gauge did not register that I filled it up. It stayed at 160 miles, that was the reading it was on when I stopped for gas. Now I'm wondering how to correct it. Can anyone advise me. Thank You!
     
    #1 deed, Dec 12, 2012
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    The Prius manual warns owners that topping off the tank may not register the additional gas right away.

    Having only traveled 160 miles, that's a small enough quantity to fit that situation.

    Just wait it out. Eventually it will self-correct. Next time, drive further before refilling... and welcome to the forum.
     
    #2 john1701a, Dec 12, 2012
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    Thank you John, I will try that. I wonder if the mileage left to go, is what the car uses; or does it know if there is more gas in the tank than is registered on the miles left?
     
    #4 deed, Dec 12, 2012
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    Moved to the proper Prius c forum from the Prius v forum.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    I have noticed this same issue, however mine never self-corrects!
     
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    Hi col127, I wonder if there is a way to correct it?
     
    #8 deed, Dec 14, 2012
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