Fuel gauge drops when turn left

Tiny
CIVICNOOB
  • MEMBER
  • 1985 HONDA CIVIC
  • 18,000 MILES
There sounds like there is a lot wrong with it. But when I turn left my fuel gauge drops and doesn't rise up unless I turn right, I've had some work done on It. I had it timed again cause it was fuming gas, after that it was fine. I wasn't able to get above 45 mph. Also the timing belt, and The exhaust under the car was clogged, so I replaced that. And I replaced the catalytic converter. It drives fine other than the fuel gauge issue. Oh and I replaced the radiator cap, cause the mechanic said that it was bad and not holding pressure, and so it was sending my antifreeze into the reservoir. But when I did it And toped my radiator off I didn't see bubbles signaling my thermo was opening.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 12:56 AM

10 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Have the fuel sending unit checked-start here
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 12:57 AM
Tiny
BILLYMAC
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,204 POSTS
Hi you need a fuel sending unit this is in the fuel tank this will fix the fuel guage. If the resavoir and the radiator are full and your heat and temp is ok then no prob with the radiator.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
CIVICNOOB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
No the I just ran it with the new cap, and toped it off again. But then it started kinda jeting out the side of the cap. Again before placing the cap on and it was running when I toped it off no bubbles. Different? Though do I have to start a new thread if It's a different issue with my car?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:59 AM
Tiny
BILLYMAC
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,204 POSTS
Is your car overheating? Is it overflowing the tank?Just trying to understand exactly what the question is. Thanks
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 2:03 AM
Tiny
CIVICNOOB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
Car is kinda overheating, and yes it is overflowing the radiator
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 3:08 AM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Wait for engine to cool.

Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level. If level is low, top up. If you did not loosens the bleeder nut at the upper hose joint, or is it the thermostat housing, do so and wait for coolant to flow through before tightening the bleeder again. Top up and start engine, if level drops top up till it stabilises and close radiator cap.

If after bleeding and problem persists, you most probably has a blown head gasket.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Btw, are the cooling fans working when it overheats?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
CIVICNOOB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
No the fan doesn't turn on. Know where I could find a head for it
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
CIVICNOOB
  • MEMBER
  • 7 POSTS
Yeah by the way the head has this blue stuff lining all around it? No idea what it is
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Cooling fan switch is at bottom of radiator. Unplug the 2 wires, bridge them and turn ignition switch on. If the fan starts working, you have a fault with the fan switch. It could also be a stucjk thermostat, though it could be new.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 6:54 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Instrument Cluster Gauge Fuel Level Content

VIEW MORE