My wife’s 2024 Tucson seems to have a gas gauge problem. The needle and digital estimate don’t match. Which one should we trust? She’s calling the dealership now, but what could be causing this and what might fix it?
The digital mileage is based on how you drive. I get between 300 and 430 miles before running out, depending on my driving style after filling up. I really like the turbo in my SF, but if you’re heavy on the gas, your mileage estimate will drop.
Anand said:
The digital mileage is based on how you drive. I get between 300 and 430 miles before running out, depending on my driving style after filling up. I really like the turbo in my SF, but if you’re heavy on the gas, your mileage estimate will drop.
That makes sense. She makes a lot of short trips, like going just two minutes to pick up our daughter from work, so I think it’s okay. I told her to reset her mpg averages too.
Anand said:
The digital mileage is based on how you drive. I get between 300 and 430 miles before running out, depending on my driving style after filling up. I really like the turbo in my SF, but if you’re heavy on the gas, your mileage estimate will drop.
That makes sense. She makes a lot of short trips, like going just two minutes to pick up our daughter from work, so I think it’s okay. I told her to reset her mpg averages too.
Yeah, she should be fine. Yesterday, I took a 2-hour trip at 65 mph on cruise control, and my mpg went to 33.3. When I got gas this morning, my estimate was 438. But on my way home from work, I got 14 mpg because I was driving heavy-footed, so I know my next fill-up will show an estimate around 320 or 330. Your car seems fine. Unless you see a big drop in MPG or smell gas, I wouldn’t stress about it.
Anand said:
The digital mileage is based on how you drive. I get between 300 and 430 miles before running out, depending on my driving style after filling up. I really like the turbo in my SF, but if you’re heavy on the gas, your mileage estimate will drop.
That makes sense. She makes a lot of short trips, like going just two minutes to pick up our daughter from work, so I think it’s okay. I told her to reset her mpg averages too.
Lots of idling or short trips can really hurt mpg. Take it on the highway for a longer drive; that number will go up. But it’ll drop again once you go back to driving kids around. I don’t even check my wife’s fuel numbers during the school year; I just make sure it has gas. Her gauge is hidden behind the speedometer. You have to push a button to see the distance to empty estimate. It’s annoying.
KonaKing said:
Anand said:
The digital mileage is based on how you drive. I get between 300 and 430 miles before running out, depending on my driving style after filling up. I really like the turbo in my SF, but if you’re heavy on the gas, your mileage estimate will drop.
That makes sense. She makes a lot of short trips, like going just two minutes to pick up our daughter from work, so I think it’s okay. I told her to reset her mpg averages too.
Lots of idling or short trips can really hurt mpg. Take it on the highway for a longer drive; that number will go up. But it’ll drop again once you go back to driving kids around. I don’t even check my wife’s fuel numbers during the school year; I just make sure it has gas. Her gauge is hidden behind the speedometer. You have to push a button to see the distance to empty estimate. It’s annoying.
Thanks, man. That’s what I thought, lol.
What did we do before cars had estimates?
CatherineRivers said:
What did we do before cars had estimates?
Yeah, I just want to reassure my wife that her new car is okay. Thanks for the help.
You can’t fully trust the expected gas mileage; it really depends on your driving and mpg. I’d pay more attention to the actual gas gauge.
That doesn’t seem off to me.