Petrol Gauge....never full!?

Deborah H · Post by **Deborah H** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:12 pm

Hello All!

Only filled my new cc up a few times...but each time I've noticed that although the pump automatically switches off to indicate a full tank my gauge stops just short of full!

Today I squeezed a wee bit more in after shutoff but still the same thing...only a niggle I suppose but I like that satisifying "Full Up" moment (which, let's face it, doesn't last long with this level of fuel consumption!)

Anyone else notice this??

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:15 pm

Hi Deborah
Yep this is a common prob with the CC. It has been mentioned before - cant remember the result. Try doing a search (top left of screen) and see what you can find!
Julia

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:15 pm

I have that problem with 80% of the petrol pumps I use, and it's really frustrating!!! Quite often the pump clicks off as soon as I squeeze the handle even when the tank is totally empty.

Best bet is to only squeeze the handle halfway so the petrol goes in slower.

I've been back to the garage about this and they just say "it's one of those things". One of those VERY annoying things though!!!

Deborah H · Post by **Deborah H** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:32 pm

Oooo, thanks Julia....found it....really must remember how much has already been covered! :rolleyes:

http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... php?t=2114

Seems like the problem with the gauge calibration wasn't solved for newer builds.....does anyone recall a recall!!??

Thanks

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:35 pm

Your welcome Deborah
Its impossible for new members to realise what has been covered!
In all honesty there isnt much we haven't covered so ask away!
Sorry to hear about your leather. My best friend scratched my leather (glovebox) while picking up her handbag from the footwell and I have coloured it in with a felt tip pen!) Doesn't sound like that will work for yours though - sorry.

Andy-W · Post by **Andy-W** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 6:06 pm

My work has its own pumps and I still cannot "fill" the car. The monkeys have replaced the sender unit on the tank and will not do it again. I tried for several minutes filling slowly, and despite having petrol right up to the top so you could see it in the filler neck the needle was still 1/2 mm offf the top

rob · Post by **rob** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 6:09 pm

Your welcome Deborah
In all honesty there isnt much we haven't covered so ask away!

wih a comment like that I am sorry but I had to ask......

whats your favourite sexual position

Answers on a post card ??

or should we run a poll (I can feel a slap coming my way) lol

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 6:34 pm

i don't have any problems filling up apart from the odd pump that i now know to avoid.

just filled up again today right to the top - at 72.9p per litre

Greenday · Post by **Greenday** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:04 pm

I hold the pump horizontal when filling up and that normally lets you get another Â£3-Â£4 in and that always takes it to full for me

and Derek i'm really upset now as i filled up today for 79.9p today

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:33 pm

I hold the pump horizontal when filling up and that normally lets you get another Â£3-Â£4 in and that always takes it to full for me and Derek i'm really upset now as i filled up today for 79.9p today

awwwwwwwww

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:47 pm

O often have that problem. I filled up last weekend on the way to my parent, the petrol was much cheaper there so topped it up again. This time it filled right to the top. managed to get over 400 miles out of the tank. I have never got anywhere near that before
Sara

Andy-W · Post by **Andy-W** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:00 pm

400 miles out of a tank

I think I am doing something wrong I only get 300 ish. I am not hard on the car (Honest I still have original tyres with plenty of tread after 20,000m) although somebody mentioned better fuel consumption after the 20k oil change maybe that will help when it visits the zoo next week. Fuel around my area is 77.9 by the way.

Sara · Post by **Sara** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:15 pm

I tanked up today at 74p, makes a big difference. 90% of my driving is motorway, and tried very hard to keep under 80 to get 400 miles per tank.

Sara

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:16 pm

i think sara has the 1.6 which well help consumption

hit me if i'm wrong sara

CB · Post by CB » Sat Apr 26, 2003 2:15 am

I found Asda was the only pump i got 100% out of...
but very frustrating...