The gas gauge reads empty. What should I look at for repair?

Asked by Guru9X34FR May 30, 2021 at 12:59 PM about the 1976 Chevrolet El Camino Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My gas gauge goes not work, please send results, 1st the most likely to the
least likely.

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TDolby answered 2 years ago

Your fuel sending unit is the first thing I would consider replacing. It is in the gas tank. IT could also be the wiring, or even the gauge itself.

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james answered 2 years ago

Look for a bad ground. A gas gauge that always reads empty is a bad ground. A gas gauge that always reads full or beyond full is a bad power wire. If you have an aftermarket stereo look for the bad ground there first. Hope that helps! Jim

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