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Old 02-11-2026, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Hanlon View Post
Wouldn't work across the whole sweep of the gauge because the 5 ohms (or whatever) is a fixed amount while the float resistance varies. It would only fix the reading at one point on the gauge.

If the point that it "fixed" were at or near empty maybe that would be good enough. Worrying about the full reading usually isn't as nerve wracking as worrying about do I have enough gas to get to the next gas station.
Yeah that makes sense. My current situation is the best possible without accuracy. My gauge will show empty while I still have fuel to consume. I'm not in danger of running out as it is. It's annoying though for sure.

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