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2003 Z4..approximately 7 gallons (14.2 gal tank)..fuel gauge..more gas

 

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I have 2003 Z4 when fueling the tank will only take approximately 7 gallons (14.2 gal tank) and the fuel gauge is at one half. I've tried to put more gas in but the tank seems to be full. Any suggestions?

 

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2003 BMW Z4 3.0

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I haven't tried anything. I'm hoping each time I get gas it will take more than a half tank. The low fuel gauge does work the warning light has come on when fuel is low.

Submitted: 1552 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $22
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  bmwforeman replied 1552 days and 1 hours ago.

Good morning- SOunds like one of the level sensors is not working.The design of the fuel tank is called a saddle tank.It basically has two sections that hold fuel,so it needs two sensors.When one sensor fails the gauge only sees one sensor therefore,1/2 tank,even when both sides are full.There are ways to confirm this using test steps in the instrument cluster,also removing the suspect sensor and checking the resistance.Hope this helps.

 
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