Gas tank won’t fully fill

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The last few times I’ve stopped to get gas the expy is only taking roughly $68 worth in fuel and it clicks off, even if I add a few more clicks the fuel gauge is below full and reads less miles to E than normally. It’s a Minor annoyance. Does not click off mid fill just toward end but I can’t pack it full like normally. Any ideas on why it won’t take that last two or three gallons it used to? Never normally add after that initial click but with it not taking enough gas I’ve been adding after anyway.

I don’t believe it’s a float problem, as the pump reflects the same results of less fuel than normal.

Not a huge deal just has my curiosity peaked. Could just be a fluke.
 
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This is after filling up:
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Normally 425 miles to E.
 
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Do you use the same pump?
Do you keep track of the # of gallons you usually pump?
Track mpg per fillup?
Track actual miles traveled vs the estimate?
The shutoff is controlled by the pump when it senses the splash-back. If it happens at every pump at every fillup then you have a problem with your fill port or a bad fuel level sensor.
I live in Los Angeles and my fuel prices are different I don't know what $68 of gas means. Anyone else who doesn't live where you do will also not understand.
 
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Do you use the same pump?
Do you keep track of the # of gallons you usually pump?
Track mpg per fillup?
Track actual miles traveled vs the estimate?
The shutoff is controlled by the pump when it senses the splash-back. If it happens at every pump at every fillup then you have a problem with your fill port or a bad fuel level sensor.
I live in Los Angeles and my fuel prices are different I don't know what $68 of gas means. Anyone else who doesn't live where you do will also not understand.

I don’t and after thinking about it you are probably correct on fuel level sensor. The vehicle likely has more gas than it thinks when it comes down on E fooling me into thinking it’s actually empty. I’ll see if it corrects itself..... not sure if it’s something I should live with or not...
 
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My 2010 had the same issue. It was the sending unit. It shut off at full, but reported 3/4 tank. It happened soon after I added a bottle of Heet to it, but I don't think it had anything to do with it. Just seemed to be a coincidence, but I haven't added anything since.
 
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My 2010 had the same issue. It was the sending unit. It shut off at full, but reported 3/4 tank. It happened soon after I added a bottle of Heet to it, but I don't think it had anything to do with it. Just seemed to be a coincidence, but I haven't added anything since.

Did you replace the sending unit? I don’t know that it’s worth it to drop the tank for it reading 3 gallons off. Plus if anything it’s giving me even more reserve capacity if reading low.
 

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Typically the sending unit will be off in a certain range of fuel tank level rather than being off throughout the range of the tank level because it's a simple potentiometer. If the resistance value at the top is a little off it will register being in the first 1/4 tank for much longer than the lowest 1/4 tank. This is why I always get a baseline mpg, know my tank capacity & guesstimate how many gallons I have left. Then I cross reference that with the # of gallons filled at the station. I've seen too many tank sending units fail on other cars to trust my car telling me how much fuel is left.
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My 2003 level sensor has gotten stuck over the years. Mechanic told me if might be sulphur buildup boogering up mechanism. I just waited it out and it would start working again. I used to watch miles since fillup to make sure I never ran dry.
 
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Last fill it took 22 gallons if I remember correctly, I filled it back up again this time right on E and it took about 22 gallons again. 28 gallon tank.
 

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Last fill it took 22 gallons if I remember correctly, I filled it back up again this time right on E and it took about 22 gallons again. 28 gallon tank.

This sounds like it's the total resistance rather than a spot in the level. I wonder if it's easy to check your power & ground. Might be easier to have a 5 gal Jerry can & see how long it stays on E and how many gallons it takes after you fill with the 5gal Jerry can. Might actually have the "extra" reserve like you mentioned earlier.
 
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