02 maxima fuel gauge problem

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MaxD12
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Car: 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 6mt

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hi guys im new to the site .. i jus recently bought a 02 max. when i first drove it my tank was on half.. the next day when i started it it showed 3/4 tank... and then after 15 mins of driving it shot down to a little over a quarter ... and my dte is goin um and down the same way... if anyone had this issue and fixed it plz lmk ... i need help thanks :tisk:


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Did it happen during steady-state driving on a flat road (no sudden accel/decel, no sharp turns)? If so, problem lies with fuel level sending unit.


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