What Causes Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Readings in Cars?
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The reasons for inaccurate fuel gauge readings in cars are: 1. The fuel pump cannot uniformly reflect gasoline consumption; 2. The fuel level sensor becomes contaminated and isn't cleaned promptly; 3. The linkage between the fuel level sensor and float gets stuck, preventing normal float movement. Precautions when refueling include: 1. Don't wait until the warning light comes on to avoid extremely low fuel levels; 2. Choose to refuel during cooler morning or evening temperatures; 3. Avoid completely filling the tank during city driving to prevent spark plug failures caused by fuel overflow; 4. Don't refuel during thunderstorms to prevent stray currents from the fuel nozzle entering the fuel tank, which could create fire or explosion hazards.