gas gauge

Tank level indicator

A gas gauge is the dashboard instrument showing how much fuel remains in a vehicle's tank.

The needle or digital display ranges from full to empty: The gas gauge said we had half a tank left.

Also called a fuel gauge.

indicator

needle

Pointed implement for sewing

  • dialGraduated circular indicator
  • readoutDisplayed recorded data
  • levelHorizontal or uniform position

empty · full · bars · segments · digital readout · display · graduation · markings · scale · sweep

fuel

tank

Large storage vessel

octane · ethanol · biodiesel · reserve · capacity · consumption · efficiency · mileage · range · gallons

mechanism

float

Buoyant object or vehicle

accuracy · precision · wiring · electrical · potentiometer · grounding · circuit · voltage · ohms

warning

low fuel

Insufficient gas remaining

beep · flashing · warning light · idiot light · range anxiety · stranded · running out · critical · amber light

dashboard

instrument panel

Array of gauges and controls

warning lights · cluster · console · readout · digital display · infotainment · trip computer · heads-up display

Categories
Opposites
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gas gaugefuel pump

Device transferring petroleum to motor

gas pump · odometer · speedometer · tachometer · trip meter

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G