Carmania24 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Hi all, I have a 05 LGT with a tune, CAI, exhaust, and EBC. Today I parked on a semi-steep slope for no more than 5 minutes. Come to start my car and it was a little less than a quarter tank full (I got gas yesterday night and only drove 2.5 miles after filling up). I did drive, before parking on the slope, a total of 35-40 miles. Then after I left, the gas started to go up again and the reading for miles left before empty also started going up. Can someone help me understand if this is electrical or if I have a possible leak or the tank is just going to shi*t? Thanks and cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Parked on a semi-steep slope? Need I say more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Parked on a semi-steep slope? Need I say more? Lol I know I am a more or less dumbazz when it comes to cars..but is this really normal? This never ever happened to any of my previous cars. One time I filled up, started the car, and it was near empty. Started driving and then it went up... I do not think that is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 You have a magic car that self fills with gas. You were parked on a hill. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) If you don't fully turn the car off when getting gas, it can take a few minutes for the gauge to read correctly. Or if you don't fill the tank sometimes, only putting in a few gallons...I've seen it take a few minutes to catch up. If you have a fuel leak, you will smell it. Edited June 7, 2019 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Similar thread in the outback forums: https://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/61-general-discussions/27917-fuel-gauge-steep-hills-can-you-ignore-if-you-know-you-have-fuel.html It's most likely because of the angle of the hill and the location of your fuel level sensor. If it returns to the level it should be at after being on relatively flat ground for a bit, then you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks everyone for the response. Sorry for taking so long to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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