The fuel gauges in these cars aren't exactly the most accurate thing ever to come out of Germany.

In my w123s, for example, the gauge meanders its way down to just under 1/2 -- then drops like a stone from one minute to the next, so it seems, to around 1/4.

I don't remember my w116 being that bad, however, maybe it was. Been a while.

In my experience you can drive on E for a while, before the light comes on.

Unless you have pulled the tank and cleaned it, I think the consensus would be that letting it get to E isn't a good idea anyway. I try not to go below 1/4 tank.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
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