Mercedes-Benz 300TE 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

(18)

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

(18)

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Service

How much does a Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 300TE Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement is $299 with $176 for parts and $123 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$695.99Shop/Dealer Price$855.37 - $1282.31
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$475.21Shop/Dealer Price$585.93 - $866.82
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$669.99Shop/Dealer Price$829.40 - $1256.37
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.2LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$569.61Shop/Dealer Price$703.88 - $1055.52
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$569.61Shop/Dealer Price$703.96 - $1055.67
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$669.99Shop/Dealer Price$829.40 - $1256.37
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300TEL6-3.0LService typeFuel Gauge Sender ReplacementEstimate$481.71Shop/Dealer Price$592.12 - $872.77
Show example Mercedes-Benz 300TE 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 Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(18)

Rating Summary
17
0
0
0
1
17
0
0
0
1

Joe

15 years of experience
453 reviews
Joe
15 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 300TE L6-3.0L - Car is hard to start - Nashville, Tennessee
Joe is now on speed dial:)

Dante

36 years of experience
98 reviews
Dante
36 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 300TE L6-3.0L - Car is not starting - Long Beach, California
Easy and convenient!

Joshua

27 years of experience
709 reviews
Joshua
27 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 300TE L6-3.0L - Car AC Repair - Pittsburg, California
Joshua was awesome! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely use his services again!

Manuel

32 years of experience
579 reviews
Manuel
32 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 300TE L6-3.0L - Cooling System Flush - Irvine, California
Timely, courteous and professional!

Excellent Rating

(18)

Rating Summary
17
0
0
0
1
17
0
0
0
1
Number of Mercedes-Benz 300TE services completed
198+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

6 Essential Things to Know About Horsepower
Horsepower Horsepower is one of those terms that everyone recognizes, but just try asking someone what it means. You’ll more than likely receive a blank stare or a quickly mumbled response that doesn’t really help. The following are six things...
P0420 OBD-II Trouble Code: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0420 code means that either the upstream or downstream oxygen sensor in the catalytic converter is not working. Replacing these parts can fix P0420.
P0709 OBD-II Trouble Code: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0709 P0709 code definition The P0709 code is known as Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Intermittent. What the P0709 code means The meaning of P0709 varies slightly among makes and models, but in general, this code indicates that the PCM (powertrain...

Car starts and turns off

Hi there. If the engine is cranking over fine and it just will not start then I would start by cleaning out the throttle body. It is common for the throttle body to become dirty over time which can cause...

Car shuts off, the engine runs in park

Hi! You may be experiencing an issue caused by the idle air control (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement), the fuel injector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), or EGR valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-valve-replacement). If the engine runs fine while driving down the road, but won't idle, then thats different than it...

My car lights just came on and there saying "stab syste, traction failed, reduced power? What does that mean?

Hi There, This relates to your traction control system. When the computer detects a problem with this system, it may put the vehicle into a reduced power mode as you have experienced in an effort to prevent additional damage and...

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