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Old 18th April 2019, 16:10   #21
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Fuel gauge ??? whats that ? you mean a dipstick ?
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Old 20th April 2019, 09:27   #22
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My old Mini fuel gauge sometimes behaves erratically going from 1/2 full to empty for no apparent reason. A wooden 'dipstick' is a simple indicator of contents. To be fair though there is no complicated filler pipe to navigate.
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Old 20th April 2019, 10:17   #23
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Currently have a problem with a faulty fuel gauge which I don't have time to fix
every 2-250 miles top up? reset trip at each time.

I didnt think it was legal to carry fuel in the car. But as mentioned elsewhere if you MUST carry (your choice), invest in a metal can (I wouldn't go as far as a Jerry can). I dont know anything about the physics/chemistry of plastics, but have had plastic containers that have either holed or become porous or thin. To the touch, they no longer felt strong, and I would suggest this may be part of your problem. The constant stretch and shrink has affected the container and is allowing fumes to leak (watertight but not airtight).

They probably arent available anymore, but Paddy Hopkirk (the brand) used to do a metal can, with a low centre of gravity design, for which you could buy a metal securing bracket also to stop it sliding around. They even did a two piece one, where a mirrored can fitted to the bottom that acted as a mini tool box. Of course there will be potential issues with metal ones, with corrosion, and seal damage (which could also be your current issue).

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standard (there was a green one for unleaded and black for diesel)



toolbox type



I cannto find any images of the brackets unfortunately. But there is THIS (£54.99 including the bracket and filled with explosive resistant material - for the event of an accident)
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Old 20th April 2019, 15:56   #24
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I still usually fill my 2.5KV6 75 up for around £20 (not quite empty, just to be safe)....










but I am on lpg……

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Old 20th April 2019, 16:06   #25
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Old 21st April 2019, 11:10   #26
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As I said earlier, my fuel gauge is faulty - its not an option to make sure it never gets below half as I cant tell where half is




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Well kind sir, surely the best option would be to repair said gauge.....

Easier said than done sometimes?



But - Resetting trip at each fill up and filling up every 100-200 miles is a pretty safe bet though and easy to do. Certainly safer than a plastic fuel can full of petrol in the boot.
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Old 21st April 2019, 12:40   #27
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I remember filling up my Sierra for £20.........think it was about 1742 B.C.

Was that when the Dead Sea was just poorly?
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Old 23rd April 2019, 17:28   #28
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I recently bought a 5 litre container from Tescos, filled it with diesel, and stuck it in the boot of my tourer (seated handily inside a spare space saver wheel, as it happens...must remember to leave that at home some time...). Reason being, my tourer is 'new' to me, and having read just about everything on the forums, I wanted to see if my fuel pumps in the tank were working or not...

Yesterday, the low fuel warning light came on, so I dutifully brimmed the tank, so that I can eventually work out my fuel consumption. Could be a long time, I don't do many miles! But - no smell at all from the diesel container, and being a fat old NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-, I prefer to have the diesel on hand when I run out, than have to walk to the nearest garage...

I'm so pleased with my new 75 Tourer! Having had around 30 cars over the past 41 years, so far this is one of the better ones! I'm just glad the fuel pumps appear ok, and I pray it will pass the MOT in July, after a bit of tlc. P
etrol would probably smell, but no fumes at all from the diesel!
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Old 23rd April 2019, 17:47   #29
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Electric battery smells even less than diesel!

I know this is totally useless information for the OP, but as we are expanding the scope of the discussion, I thought it was worth a mention......
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