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How to See Fuel Level in Iracing

Answering how to see fuel level in iRacing for drivers: find the dash readout, switch to cockpit or garage, and quick fixes so you can check fuel fast and race smarter.

If you need to know how to see fuel level in iRacing, the short answer is: look at your car’s dashboard in cockpit view or check the Garage/Pit fuel readouts. This guide gets you there fast and gives simple fixes when the gauge seems missing.

Quick Answer (what to do now)

Most cars in iRacing show fuel on the steering-wheel dash or an instrument cluster inside the cockpit. If you can’t see a fuel readout, switch to an in-car/cockpit camera, open the Garage fuel screen (before session or while pitting), or use a telemetry/dashboard app to display fuel live.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing does not have one global HUD fuel number that always appears on every camera. Fuel is part of the car’s instrument panel, so:

In cockpit views you normally see a digital or analog fuel gauge on the dash or wheel.
Chase, TV, or some external cameras often hide the dash, so fuel isn’t visible.
The Garage and Pit stop windows always show fuel amounts and fuel-to-add numbers, which you can use if the dash isn’t visible. Third-party dash/telemetry apps can read live fuel from iRacing if you want a constant on-screen readout in all views.

Step-by-Step Fix

Switch to cockpit/internal view: Use the in-sim Camera/View menu and select the cockpit or “in-car” camera so you can see the steering wheel and dash.
Cycle camera positions: Many cars have multiple cockpit positions; cycle through them until the dash display is visible.
Check the Garage fuel screen: Open the Garage or Pit menu (before the session or while stopped in pits) to view current fuel pounds/liters, laps of fuel, and fuel-to-add.
Use the pit-stop overlay when pitting: The pit stop dialog shows fuel on board and how much will be added — useful mid-session if dash is hidden.
If you still can’t see fuel, use a telemetry/dashboard app: Tools like Z1 Dashboard or third-party telemetry can show fuel in any camera view and add configurable alarms.

Extra Tips / Checklist

If your dash looks blank, confirm you’re in a cockpit camera — external views hide the instruments.
Units vary by car/series (liters vs gallons). Don’t panic if the number looks unfamiliar; check the Garage for units.
To estimate fuel per lap: run a few laps, pit, and compare fuel used — Garage shows fuel used and laps remaining.
If you want constant numeric fuel in chase/external views, use a dashboard app or overlay.
For strategy, always set a known starting fuel in the Garage before qualifying/race.

FAQs

Q: Why can’t I see a fuel gauge in chase or TV camera?
A: Those camera modes usually hide the cockpit instruments. Switch to a cockpit camera or use the Garage/pit readout.

Q: How do I check fuel during a race if I can’t pit?
A: Use cockpit view for the dash or watch fuel numbers in the Garage when you briefly stop in pits. Telemetry apps can show fuel live without pitting.

Q: Is fuel shown in liters or gallons?
A: It depends on the car/series and often your region. The Garage will indicate fuel units; apps may show a unit toggle.

Q: Can I add a constant fuel readout to the HUD?
A: iRacing doesn’t provide a universal HUD fuel counter on every camera; use third-party dashboard/telemetry tools if you need a persistent readout.

Wrap-Up

The fastest fix: switch to cockpit view and read the dash, or open the Garage/Pit fuel screen for exact numbers. If you race frequently and want constant visibility, install a dashboard/telemetry app. Try this in your next practice session so fuel readouts are familiar before race day.