1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 136

Fuel Gage I Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these showa problem with your fuel gage: When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. At the service station, the gaspump shuts off before the gage readsFULL (F). 0 E ' It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage have may indicated the tank was half but it actually tooka full, little more or less than half the tank's capacity fill to the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. When the indicator nearsEMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you shouldget more soon. The gage doesn't go backto EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. For your fuel tank capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index.