The fuel gauge was showing a bit over 3/4 full. As the season is coming to a close, I went to the fuel dock to top off. The tank holds 34 gallons (diesel), so I estimated 6 gallons would be enough; full, but not too full. I told the dock hand I would take about 6 gallons, but I didn't direct him to set the pump to stop at 6. Started filling, then after not too long I heard the sound of the diesel going in change, to the sound of a fluid filling a pipe. I stopped immediately and asked how much was pumped. Surprised the hell out of me when he said 13.6 gallons.
I know the fuel tank is relatively flat, so the fuel gauge would be a rough estimate. However, it should have been reading a bit over 1/2 full, not 3/4 full. Oh, well, now I know the gauge is only a poor guess.
I know the fuel tank is relatively flat, so the fuel gauge would be a rough estimate. However, it should have been reading a bit over 1/2 full, not 3/4 full. Oh, well, now I know the gauge is only a poor guess.