Fuel level aygo 1 litre

[fanovfloyd]

I'm currently experiencing an anomaly with my fuel. The light came on when my range said 24 miles. I emptied a Jerry can worth into the tank and now shows 2 bars and no light however the distance says 8 miles till empty. I'm confused. I'm either empty or not lol.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Some models can show false range readings if filled up with less than 15 litres. Also the low fuel light comes on when there is still a reserve remaining and the range readings exclude the reserve. In the case of the Aygo the reserve is approx 5.25 litres.

Moved to the Aygo club.

[fordulike]

Have you been running the car's engine static on your driveway? This could give a false reading, as range calculation requires the car to be moving for an accurate reading.

Also, if you've filled up with a jerry can, then you may have introduced extra air into the fuel tank, giving the fuel sensor a false reading. Take the fuel cap off and run the engine (statically) for a few minutes. Put the cap back on and take car out on your shopping run. Hopefully the fuel gauge/range will correct itself.

[Hal Mercier]

Often, if the reading is very low, adding just a few litres isn't enough to 'unstick' the arm with the float on it. Take it out and swerve around a bit to cause the level to slop up and down to unstick it. This is normal, happens on all cars I've had anything to do with.

[gotagetz]

My friend lends me his fiesta van occasionally and that's just the same. Takes ages for it to adjust to a tenners worth.