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How much does Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Toyota Highlander$762$119.80$642.35-28%$592.80
2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD$510$130.09$379.57-24%$409.59
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500$491$111.61$379.57-25%$391.11
2011 Infiniti FX50$217$70.60$145.99-21%$178.10
2016 Audi A4$365$145.92$218.98-18%$307.17
2012 Porsche Cayenne$576$181.87$394.17-22%$472.12

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Service

What is the Fuel Gauge Sender all about?

The fuel gauge sender is a fairly simple component that is located in your car’s fuel tank. It consists of a float that is connected to a metal rod. The end of this thin rod is mounted to a resistor, which measures electrical flow. When there is more resistance, less current flows. A slider connected to the fuel gauge slides on the metal strip, and delivers current to the resistor from the gauge. If the slider is close the grounded side, there is less resistance, and if it’s at the end of the strip, there is more resistance. The fuel gauge on your dash interprets the resistance and indicates the fuel level with a needle on your cluster. If the fuel gauge sender isn’t working, you will get an inaccurate reading on your fuel gauge.

Keep in mind:

  • Fuel gauge inaccuracy may not be due to a faulty fuel gauge sender – something as simple as the shape of the tank can affect the position of the float and throw the reading off.

How it's done:

  • The battery is disconnected and the fuel tank is removed
  • The defective fuel gauge sender is removed
  • The new fuel sender is installed and adjusted
  • The fuel tank is reinstalled and the battery reconnected
  • The repair is verified and the fuel gauge sender tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Variations in gas gauge readings are common, but if you notice a significant difference in what the gauge tells you, and what you know is in your car gas tank, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose the problem with the fuel gauge sender and replace it if necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Fuel Gauge Sender?

  • Fuel gauge only reads empty
  • Fuel gauge only reads full
  • Fuel gauge reads inaccurately or intermittently

How important is this service?

The fuel gauge is a convenience item; if you run out of fuel, you may be stranded. If your fuel gauge sender has failed or is working intermittently, have it replaced when you can. Make sure to fuel up regularly to avoid running out of fuel.


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Peter

29 years of experience
592 reviews
Peter
29 years of experience
Toyota Tacoma V6-4.0L - Fuel Gauge Sender - Panorama City, California
Prompt and professional at all times. Thank u for doing outstanding job replacing the 03 4runner fuel gauge sending unit.

Luke

18 years of experience
322 reviews
Luke
18 years of experience
BMW 328i L6-3.0L - Fuel Gauge Sender - Austin, Texas
Luke is the best. He showed up early on time, Extremely knowledgeable And very professional. I’ll definitely contact your mechanic Next time I have an issue with my car. Easy to schedule, easy to pay my car is fixed. Tell him my daughter and all my friends about you guys

Christopher

22 years of experience
79 reviews
Christopher
22 years of experience
Infiniti G35 V6-3.5L - Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement - Canton, Georgia
Christopher was fantastic and very thorough! I will absolutely request him for future services on my Infiniti.

Luis

5 years of experience
302 reviews
Luis
5 years of experience
Nissan Frontier V6-4.0L - Fuel Gauge Sender - Mechanicsville, Virginia
Very friendly and knowledgeable. He replaced my fuel sensor on my Nissan Frontier and did it very quickly and efficiently. Showed me what was wrong before fixing and putting back the gas tank. Will call him again if needed. Thanks Luis!

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