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'16 Prius V - Gas Gauge Stuck on on Full

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by jjtrindc, Feb 2, 2022.

  1. jjtrindc

    jjtrindc Junior Member

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    Completely bonehead move on my part that I acknowledge. I got distracted while filling up my 2016 Prius V and didn't realize the gas pump did not automatically shut off causing fuel to spill outside of the tank.

    Car drives fine, but it's been about a week and the gas tank has not dropped from full.

    I've skimmed some posts about how to reset/recalibrate the fuel gauge, but those appear to be more older models. I've also seen suggestions to disconnect the battery.

    I want to see what suggestions others may have before I explore any DIY possibilities. I also understand I may have damaged a sensor.

    TYIA.
     
    #1 jjtrindc, Feb 2, 2022
  2. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    How many miles have you put on the car in the week since the overfill?
     
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  3. jjtrindc

    jjtrindc Junior Member

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    Maybe 60-70? It's been about a week and I haven't driven that much. Especially with using heat and seat warmers her in the North, I'd have expected it to drop by a bar or two. Perhaps I need to be patient!
     
    #3 jjtrindc, Feb 2, 2022
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    Yes, be more patient.
    FWIW I always average 40+ mpg. Sometimes even 50 mpg.
    Since you "stuffed" the fuel tank, I'd be more patient.
    Good luck.
     
    #4 Kenny94945, Feb 2, 2022
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    Agree it is probably ok. My gauge does not move for quite a while. The actual level gauge is in gas anyway; you may have dumped gas into the evap system but it would throw codes if its fouled up.
     
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  6. jzchen

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    I've filled up with those red (plastic) gas cans which end up overfilling. Also topped off because I don't trust the automatic shutoff.

    There's a float. It's still floating at the top and may for 2 more weeks I would guess at your usage...

    REVVL V+ 5G ?
     
    #6 jzchen, Feb 4, 2022
  7. jjtrindc

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    Update! After about 2 1/2 weeks, the gas gauge finally started going down, so turns out I just needed some patience. Luckily no signs of any other damage due to my error.

    Oh - and don't be me! Pay attention to the gas nozzle, lol!
     
    #7 jjtrindc, Feb 12, 2022
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