What are the symptoms of a faulty fuel float?

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The symptoms of a faulty fuel float: 1. The car fuel gauge suddenly drops to zero, which is caused by a malfunctioning fuel level sensor. This occurs when the fuel level sensor is not cleaned in time, and over time, it affects normal operation. 2. The fuel gauge remains stuck at a certain position, which happens because the linkage between the fuel level sensor and the fuel float gets stuck, preventing the fuel float from moving up and down normally. This causes the fuel gauge needle to stay fixed in one position, requiring the fuel pump to be removed for servicing. If there are impurities in the gasoline, the fuel level sensor will become contaminated after prolonged immersion, directly affecting the sensor's accuracy. In such cases, it is necessary to clean or replace the fuel float promptly. There is no way to prevent fuel float failure, but choosing higher-quality gasoline can help. Higher-quality gasoline contains relatively fewer impurities, significantly reducing the probability of fuel gauge malfunctions.