Mileage indicator..... unchanged after gas fill up

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by txl146, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. txl146

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    Gas mile indicator was showing 54 miles when we went to fill up the gas. Gas indicator is at 1/2 full, but indicator is still showing 54 miles to empty tank.

    Is there a way to reset the indicator? :)
     
    #1 txl146, Mar 22, 2012
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    It should reset and change. Did you put more than 2-3 gallons? If you don't put enough to do a fill up there is a chance it doesn't recognize you filled up.
     
    #2 Paradox, Mar 22, 2012
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    It may reset after a couple of starts. This happened when topping off the tank to full not just adding a gallon or 2 at the bottom. Don't believe MTE. It'll go to 0 pretty early.
     
    #3 JimN, Mar 22, 2012
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    Why wouldn't you top it off?
     
    #4 32kcolors, Mar 22, 2012
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    My thoughts exactly...

    EVO 4G ?.
     
    #5 Paradox, Mar 23, 2012
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    Oh... we are planning a trip to Philly, and gas price is 50 cents cheaper in NJ than in NY. We plan to fill up the tank in NJ on our way to Philly.
     
    #6 txl146, Mar 23, 2012
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