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Fuel Sending Unit/Assembly

Fuel System

Measures the fuel level in the tank and sends data to the fuel gauge.

The fuel sending unit uses a float mechanism to measure the level of fuel in the tank and sends this information to the fuel gauge, ensuring accurate readings for the driver.

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Typical part cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typical labor cost
$150–$400🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Fuel Sending Unit/Assembly is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Fuel gauge inaccurate
Fuel level not registering
Check engine light
Fuel gauge stuck

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Fuel Sending Unit/Assembly

No standard interval on file

Inspect Fuel Sending Unit/Assembly

No standard interval on file

Test Fuel Sending Unit/Assembly

No standard interval on file