over period of time fuel gauge moves up showing more fuel after restarts.

2007 BMW X3
42,000 MILES
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RGARYW
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gas pump clicks off multiple time when filling bmw x3, and fuel gauge gets stuck at 1/4 tank when pumped in way more fuel.
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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It's a problem with the sending unit in the tank, most likely.
Check the fill and overflow pipes/hoses for kinks.
Nov 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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