How Long Does a Fuel Meter Assembly Last?

Knowing how much gas is in your car is important and can help you to avoid being broken down on the side of the road. The only way that you will be able to find out when your car is in need of gas is by having a properly working fuel meter assembly. This assembly is mounted behind your instrument cluster and gets readings from the fuel sending unit in regards to how much gas in the tank. Having a fuel meter assembly that is malfunctioning can lead to a variety of different issues. This assembly is used every time you crank your car, which is why it can become worn over time and malfunction.

For the most part, the fuel meter assembly is built to last for the life of the vehicle. This part is not usually checked as part of routine maintenance. Usually, the only time it gets attention is when it begins to malfunction. In some instances, the needle on the gauge will become stuck in the empty or full position due to issues with the meter assembly. Not knowing how much fuel is actually in your car can be problematic and can lead to a lot of uncertainty.

Due to the importance that the fuel system plays in the running of a vehicle, it is imperative that repairs are done to any components that are in this system in a timely manner. Just like any other fuel component on a car, when the fuel meter assembly goes bad it will have to be replaced in a hurry.

Here are some of the things that you may start to notice when it is time to have your fuel meter assembly replaced:

  • The fuel gauge on the instrument cluster will read full at all times
  • The fuel gauge will read empty all of the time even when tank is full
  • The gauge readings are inconsistent and erratic

When you being to notice these types of symptoms, you will need to act swiftly to get the fuel meter assembly replaced. Due to the high level of complexity that is involved in this type of repair, it is best to let a professional mechanic handle it for you.


Next Step

Schedule Fuel Meter Assembly Replacement

The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Fuel Meter Assembly Replacement. YourMechanic’s technicians bring the dealership to you by performing this job at your home or office 7-days a week between 7AM-9PM. We currently cover over 2,000 cities and have 100k+ 5-star reviews... LEARN MORE

SEE PRICING & SCHEDULING

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Recent Fuel Meter Assembly Replacement reviews

Excellent Rating

(191,118)

Rating Summary
179,680
6,078
1,268
920
3,172
179,680
6,078
1,268
920
3,172

Tien

24 years of experience
903 reviews
Tien
24 years of experience
Land Rover Discovery V8-4.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Oakland, California
fine
Mercedes-Benz C280 - Car is not starting - Oakland, California
Very satisfied, words cannot express how happy I was with this service.

Raymond

28 years of experience
280 reviews
Raymond
28 years of experience
Kia Optima L4-2.4L - Car is not starting - Adelanto, California
Arrived on time great attitude did not give up until he found the problem truly shows his 30 years of experience..

Jay

38 years of experience
1035 reviews
Jay
38 years of experience
Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L - Traction Control Light is on - Rancho Cucamonga, California
Great experience. This guy knows his stuff!

Peter

44 years of experience
1397 reviews
Peter
44 years of experience
Toyota RAV4 L4-2.5L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Phoenix, Arizona
He is very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job!!!

Need Help With Your Car?

Our certified mobile mechanics make house calls in over 2,000 U.S. cities. Fast, free online quotes for your car repair.

GET A QUOTE

Related articles

How to Tune and Adjust Your Carburetor
While all modern cars use computer-controlled fuel distribution systems, there are still many vehicles on the road that employ the traditional carbureted method of...
How to Replace a Carburetor on Most Cars
A carburetor replacement involves the air cleaner, vacuum hose, car fuel line, and a number of other parts. This complex procedure varies by vehicle.
How to Replace a Fuel Meter Assembly
The fuel gauge assembly indicates your fuel level. The fuel gauge will no longer work if there is an application of reverse charge or corrosion.

Related questions

Error code P0171 and P0174
The high positive long term fuel trim suggests a vacuum leak and/or inadequate fuel delivery. But there are other causes that have to be evaluated as well: bad oxygen sensor(s); dirty MAF sensor; stuck open EGR valve; weak fuel pump;...
accidentally hooked up jumper cables backwards. No there is no spark on plugs and the fuel pump is running with the engine off.
Hello - the engine management computer controls the fuel pump (through a relay). The lack of spark (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/no-spark-from-spark-plugs) may be related to a failed crankshaft position sensor, or possibly one or more of the coil packs. Failure of these will...
P0300 and P0305. Pending: P0304, P0306, P0171, P0174, P2196, P2198
Hi there. The issue that maybe happening is the are fuel injectors that are not firing and there is a vacuum leak on the engine. Possible multiple sensors are not working causing the P2196 (https://www.obd-codes.com/p2196) and P2198 (https://www.obd-codes.com/p2198) codes to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com