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Sounds like at 1/4 reading,the actual reading of the fuel should be empty.Your gauge sending unit in the tank is most likely defective.Many are on these.
change the fuel filter for one, this is telling you that your pick up in the tank is getting clogged, I would drop my tank, and drain it, flush it, and check the pump at that time
i had the same problem, it turned out that the float in my gas tank was so old that my gas gauge on the dash was inaccurate. so it only happened wen it was less than a quarter tank of gas on the gauge but really i was out of gas and the gauge was wrong
That sounds like your best bet to replace the fuel tank or try to have the dent removed, all cars have specific jacking points on the lower body to prevent such mishaps, consult your Owner's Manual for specific locations or ask a reputable mechanic where those locations are.
The float sending unit is messed up and don't know now much gas is in the tank. The float may be stuck in a higher position showing more gas, in reality the gas level is way below. Try using a rubber mallet and tap on the gas tank near the fuel pump. It may help free up the float.
dip your tank with a wire. if quarter tank indeed fuelpump or safety valve not opening in supply under hood. Check connection. Valve is on all modern cars for fire hazard. Check the valve by takening it out and testing it. Could be wire harnes problem also. Or filter blocked.
This isn't a definite fix, but it may be that the gasoline in your tank is 'sloshing' forwards and backwards and your sensour is getting readings when the gasoline is in different positions in your tank. The connection is actually above your gasoline tank and you'll have to take off the tank harnesses and drop the tank if you want to check to see if the connection became slightly loose, otherwise you can just fill your gas tank and reset your temporary milage gage (that's the little black button near your RPM meter) and remember how many miles you get per tank.
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