Buick Century Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(305)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(305)

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Service

How much does a Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Buick Century Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement is $150 with $45 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1999 Buick CenturyV6-3.1LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$590.71Shop/Dealer Price$712.14 - $1044.93
1984 Buick CenturyV6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$1378.15Shop/Dealer Price$1707.59 - $2671.10
1984 Buick CenturyV6-2.8LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$622.59Shop/Dealer Price$763.13 - $1159.97
1997 Buick CenturyV6-3.1LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$562.71Shop/Dealer Price$684.13 - $1016.91
1995 Buick CenturyV6-3.1LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$745.70Shop/Dealer Price$897.83 - $1297.81
1985 Buick CenturyV6-3.8LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$614.73Shop/Dealer Price$753.31 - $1144.25
1978 Buick CenturyV6-3.8LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$620.23Shop/Dealer Price$758.66 - $1149.49
1994 Buick CenturyV6-3.1LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$758.20Shop/Dealer Price$910.89 - $1311.28
Show example Buick Century Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement prices

What is the Fuel Gauge Sender all about?

The fuel gauge sender is a fairly simple component that is located in your car’s fuel tank. It consists of a float that is connected to a metal rod. The end of this thin rod is mounted to a resistor, which measures electrical flow. When there is more resistance, less current flows. A slider connected to the fuel gauge slides on the metal strip, and delivers current to the resistor from the gauge. If the slider is close the grounded side, there is less resistance, and if it’s at the end of the strip, there is more resistance. The fuel gauge on your dash interprets the resistance and indicates the fuel level with a needle on your cluster. If the fuel gauge sender isn’t working, you will get an inaccurate reading on your fuel gauge.

Keep in mind:

  • Fuel gauge inaccuracy may not be due to a faulty fuel gauge sender – something as simple as the shape of the tank can affect the position of the float and throw the reading off.

How it's done:

  • The battery is disconnected and the fuel tank is removed
  • The defective fuel gauge sender is removed
  • The new fuel sender is installed and adjusted
  • The fuel tank is reinstalled and the battery reconnected
  • The repair is verified and the fuel gauge sender tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Variations in gas gauge readings are common, but if you notice a significant difference in what the gauge tells you, and what you know is in your car gas tank, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose the problem with the fuel gauge sender and replace it if necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Fuel Gauge Sender?

  • Fuel gauge only reads empty
  • Fuel gauge only reads full
  • Fuel gauge reads inaccurately or intermittently

How important is this service?

The fuel gauge is a convenience item; if you run out of fuel, you may be stranded. If your fuel gauge sender has failed or is working intermittently, have it replaced when you can. Make sure to fuel up regularly to avoid running out of fuel.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Buick mechanics

Real customer reviews from Buick owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(305)

Rating Summary
284
19
0
2
0
284
19
0
2
0

Deuwn

0 years of experience
33 reviews
Deuwn
0 years of experience
Century 2001 - Battery - Capitol Heights, MD
Very good service

Reginald

30 years of experience
70 reviews
Reginald
30 years of experience
Century 1999 - Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) - Los Angeles, CA
The mechanic was very knowledgeable about the car and the problem. He also was very friendly, and had " excellent " customer service skills.

Walter

43 years of experience
238 reviews
Walter
43 years of experience
Century 2003 - Wheel Hub Assembly - Tulsa, OK
Walter is awesome! He's very knowledgeable about his craft! We would recommend him to anyone!

Walter

43 years of experience
238 reviews
Walter
43 years of experience
Century 2003 - Transmission fluid is leaking - Tulsa, OK
Walter was very personable and professional. He went above and beyond! I was very satisfied with his opinions and recommendations!

Excellent Rating

(305)

Rating Summary
284
19
0
2
0
284
19
0
2
0
Number of Buick Century services completed
3355+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Buick MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Get a Replacement Car Key
Lost car keys can be extremely frustrating. Try to find missing keys first, then call a local locksmith to see if they can make a replacement car key.
How to Renew Your Car Registration in Texas
There There are a number of things that a person will have to do when trying to move to Texas. In order to make sure that your car is safe and legal to drive, you will need to take the...
How to Replace a Door Striker Plate
A door strike plate is a metal hook or bolt that keeps the door tightly shut. Once it's damaged or worn, the plate can jam or not hold as well.

Blower motor resistor and transistor.

Your car is not equipped with a transistor for the blower motor. Your car has a blower resistor that controls the speed of the blower motor with the changes to the blower switch. The burning smell you are getting may...

When I turn my car on it neither drives forward nor drives in reverse.

Hi there. With the engine off, put the transmission in any gear other than park. See if the vehicle is able to move. If the vehicle is able to move, then Start up the engine and put the transmission in...

how to program a keyless entry fob on a 1999 Toyota Camry Le v6

Hi Fernando. Thanks for contacting us today. It depends on what type of FOB key you purchased. If it's an OEM key from Toyota, there should be instructions in the box that show you how to complete this process. It's...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com