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Fuel Gauge

When the fuel tank level is low, the resistance of the fuel gauge sender is approximately 220 ohms. As the fuel level increases, the resistance of the sender decreases, causing the gauge to register the change. When the fuel tank is full, the resistance of the sender is approximately 10 ohms. When the fuel gauge sender's resistance falls below approximately 25 ohms (6 liters/1.5 US gallons), the fuel warning light will illuminate to warn the driver.