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Old May 10, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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Default Fuel Tank Capacity - not filling up?

Hello,

I've got a 99 Audi A6 2.8. The manual says it has an 18 gallon tank. However, when I fill up to the point where the pump clicks off, I only put in about 12 and a half gallons. The gas guage indicates a 3/4 fill, but I can't go any higher. I have not tried forcing more fuel into the system.

Is there a problem with fuel sensors in this model? I remember reading a recall notice at one point.

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Old May 10, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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call the dealer and have them look up your VIN to see if the recall has been done
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Old May 10, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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do what dallas said, try a different gas station/different brand.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Default Re: call the dealer and have them look up your VIN to see if the recall has been done

Ah, so the recall deals with this problem in specific?
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