What part is bad if a full tank of gas registers as only half a tank. Is it the gauge or does it have a fuel level sensor.

Asked by Gabriel Aug 27, 2015 at 12:57 AM about the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1984 Chevy El Camino!!!

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The sender in the fuel tank may not have a good ground that is why the fuel gauge is inaccurate.

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