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What is a Fuel Gauge Composed Of?

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MirandaRose

07/29/25 3:42pm

A fuel gauge is composed of a metal rod and a float, with the float typically made of foam plastic. The end of the metal rod is attached to a variable resistor. A resistor is a device used to impede the flow of electric current. The greater the resistance, the smaller the current that passes through. A fuel gauge is a relatively simple device. The current flowing from the sender passes through a resistor, which may be wrapped around or located near a bimetallic strip. The bimetallic strip is connected to the pointer of the fuel gauge via a linkage. When the resistance increases, the current passing through the heating coil decreases, causing the bimetallic strip to cool. As the strip cools, it straightens, moving the fuel gauge's pointer from 'full' towards 'empty'. The functionality of an automotive fuel gauge is quite advanced, capable of displaying the real-time fuel level in the vehicle's tank, accurately informing the driver about fuel consumption and remaining tank capacity. The fuel gauge indicates whether refueling is needed and how much distance can be traveled after refueling. Essentially, the fuel gauge acts as a warning light for the vehicle's 'life'. It is an indicator on the engine that displays the fuel level, either via a pointer or digital display. Automotive fuel gauges are mainly categorized into two types: digital display fuel gauges and pointer display fuel gauges.

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