Rich Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Anyone had trouble with there's before? I'm going away for the weekend so decied to fill the tank. For the last £ I put in the pump was constantly cutting out, which I took as an indication I had a full tank. When I got back in the car and drove off my fuel gauage is sitting halfway between 3/4 and full Gonna try again to fill it up just to make sure it wasn't the pump playing up (didn't cut out for the other £30 I stuck in!) otherwise I'll get Audi to check it out next week when its in. Oh and am moaning too much if I complain about a squeaky armrest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Rich, I've had my instrument cluster changed twice and the fuel sensor changed once due to my fuel gauge reading incorrectly. Damned gauge read empty, and I filled the tank with only 50 liters (Which would indicate at least another 12 liters was in the tank ) AND I ran out of gas with "1/4" tank I think it's a problem with the "Saddle" shape of the Quattro fuel tanks. My recommendation is to keep an eye on it for a little while, and if it DOES seem to be reading incorrectly, take it in and have it looked at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 It has always appeared to read fine, I normally just stick in £20 at a time, which gets me through the week, then another £20 gets me through the weekend. That normally takes me from just other a 1/4 to about the 3/4 mark and always has done. I had let it get a bit lower than normal, (under the 1/4) and knowing I am going away this weekend I decided to just fill it to the top. I managed to get £31 (approx 40 litres) and the pump was cutting out every 10p ish from just over £30 which is why I thought it was full. I think my gauage is working, I'm just wondering if it is out of sync, thinking its showing a full tank where in fact its displaying 7/8's?? I don't think it was a problem with the pump as I said it was fine up to just past £30 and its a brand new pump, they have just redone the whole garage. I'll try and fill it right up again in the morning and see what happens. If it doesn't go right up (and I expect I won't be able to get much in!) then I'll get Audi to look at it when its in on Tuesday. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazaz Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Yesterday ran out of juice and had to walk 5 miles to nearest fuel station The gauge was on quarter and the trip computer was displaying 90 miles. The fuel light suddenly came on and the computer was now showing 0 Miles. In the middle of no where we ran out of fuel Got to the nearest garage on foot (misses still in car) only to find out they had just sold last petrol can Luckily some smelly farmer heared my conversation and took me under her wing and gave me some juice she had back at her place . Turned out i was parked outside her farm entrance when i ran out.. So the lift back and the free gas was much appreciated!! Not the most reliable of gauges i must admit Any suggestions or advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Mine turned out to be the fuel station. I went back the next day to a different pump filled her up to the max no probs!! That is a bit concerning for it to drop like that, mind you 90 miles would be just under the 1/4 mark in my car and I don't let it get that low anyway, I always refill around that point so would never know if mine would do the same?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Sounds very dodgy if it dropped from 90 to 0 straight away! I always end up driving mine down to 5miles ! Do u fill ur tank up always ? Could be the air in the tank giving the false readings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazaz Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I always fill up to the max once a week ,cause shes a thirsty beast. Noticed since that the gauge isnt as stable as my previous A3. Its sometimes very unsettled. By the way how many miles (on average) do you guys get out of your S3s from full to petrol light coming on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 It all depends how you drive and if its in town or on the motorway. I never let mine go below the 1/4 mark, but on max I've had the DIS stating anything from 360 to 450, maybe a bit more, can't remember really. With my normal driving I get approx 100 miles per 1/4 of a tank. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 100 miles on a 1/4 tank ! Do u drive like a girl? I get about 90miles on £20. If i fill her up then the DIS shows about 270. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Dude, I get 100<font color="red">KMS</font> on a 1/4 tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 £20 = 95 miles 85% around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] I always fill up to the max once a week ,cause shes a thirsty beast. Noticed since that the gauge isnt as stable as my previous A3. Its sometimes very unsettled. By the way how many miles (on average) do you guys get out of your S3s from full to petrol light coming on? [/ QUOTE ] I drive 80% motorway at between 75 and 85 mph and 20% urban (SE London)probably averaging about 20mph. Out of a full tank of Super Unleaded i consistently get between 330 and 350 miles. The DIS is indicating an average of 29.5mpg at the moment. For a turbocharged 200+ bhp car, i find that very reasonable My brother is getting the same economy out of his Diesel Freelander although he does seriously boot it about!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 [ QUOTE ] 100 miles on a 1/4 tank ! Do u drive like a girl? I get about 90miles on £20. If i fill her up then the DIS shows about 270. [/ QUOTE ] Not out of choice!!! Most of my driving is motorway driving, in traffic so I end up spending most of the time cruising at a steady (ish) 60-70 - which is really good for the mpg!! When I said 100 I was also rounding, its probably a little under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markweir2000 Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 well thats about the same as me - put 20quid in the car on sunday and low and behold 90miles later theres sweet FA left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c13ush Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 i get 80miles to £20 of super unleaded also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Robin Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Rich, My S3 fuel gauge is spot-on. When I fill her up the gauge is exactly aligned with the "full" mark and I have had dropped down as low as a projected range of 15 miles before filling her up without any issues. Of course there's the possibility that the tank is still half full for all I know, but based upon what I then have to put in to fill her up I think it is accurate. I am also consistently get 32-34mpg on average off a tank of fuel. On recent 700 mile return trip to north Devon (including cruising at 3 digit speeds on some sections and traffic jams) I averaged 34.5mpg which I was pleasantly surprised by. Perhaps the fuel gauge thing is just a calibration issue when the vehicle is set-up in the factory ? On your motah what does the gauge read when she is full ...over the full mark or spot on ? Cheers, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazaz Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Im suprised about youre MPG on your 3 digit MPH trip.. I think im averaging 29MPG on average. Next time i fill my motah up i will let you know if its smack on or over the full mark!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmacauley Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 The fuel gauge in my S3 fluctuates to and fro - about 15 degrees either side of centre , especially when its about half full. It's not a problem as it's still reasonably accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 im getting anywhere between 240-300 miles per tank of optimax. mainly booting it around london with a bit of motorway driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms720 Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 I get anywhere between 550 and 650 miles to a tank.... sorry I'll get my coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazaz Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Just filled her up (the car not the misses)and its bang on the full mark on the fuel gague. The next time i started the car the petrol light came on and the gague was on empty and the trip showing 0 miles left. If i park on a steep hill it seems to then work ok, but at the mo the light is still on and the gague on empty. Even though there is £45 worth of juice in the Any ideas peops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmacauley Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Sounds like its best ignored until fixed. My motorbike had no fuel gauge - I worked out the range on a full tank roughly then reset the trip counter after filling up , when it came to 175 miles I'd fill her up again. You shouldn't have to do that on an Audi S3 however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazaz Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Any one know where the fuel tank sender is, and how much of a job it is to change.. My gague seems have a mind of its own and displays a different reading every time i start it!! Its really testing my patience now How much can i expect to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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