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How to Show Fuel Remaining in Iracing

Answer to how to show fuel remaining in iRacing: enable the HUD or dash display, check car-specific gauges, and fix settings fast so you don’t run out of fuel.

If you’re dealing with how to show fuel remaining in iRacing, the quick fix is to use the car’s dash page or enable the HUD fuel readout in the sim. You’re in the right place — below are plain, fast steps that get a fuel readout visible during practice, qualifying and races.

how to show fuel remaining in iracing (Quick Answer)

Most cars show fuel on a dash page (lit gauge, liters or percentage) or via the iRacing HUD. If you can’t see it, switch dash pages with the wheel buttons or enable the HUD/driver-info display in iRacing’s settings or overlays. If needed, use a third‑party dash app.

What’s really going on

iRacing itself provides fuel information in two places:

  • The car’s cockpit dash: many race cars have multiple dash pages; one shows fuel level or “laps remaining.”
  • The simulator HUD/overlays and garage screens: the UI can show fuel numbers or estimated laps.

You don’t always see fuel because: you’re in an external camera (no cockpit dash), the dash page is on a different display, or the HUD/display element is turned off. Different cars show fuel differently (percent, liters, or estimated laps).

Step-by-step fix

  1. Sit in the cockpit view and look at the dash. Many cars display fuel as a digital number or bar on a dedicated page.
  2. Use the dash page buttons on your wheel (or the dash-control keys) to cycle pages until the fuel page appears. Consult the car’s HUD legend if unsure.
  3. If the cockpit dash shows nothing, open iRacing’s in-sim Options and ensure on-screen HUD/driver info is enabled (this turns on overlays that show fuel and laps).
  4. Check the garage/pit screen before you go out — it always lists current fuel (liters/gallons) and the fuel required for a target stint. Use that to confirm your starting fuel.
  5. If you prefer a clear readout, install a third‑party dashboard (Z1 Dashboard, SimHub, or a phone/tablet app). These show fuel in large numbers and won’t depend on dash pages.
  6. If fuel still seems wrong, run a short stint to confirm fuel consumption rate and compare to the simulator’s “laps remaining” value — adjust strategy or add fuel as needed.

Extra tips / checklist

  • Stay in cockpit view when you need dash readouts; external cameras hide cockpit instruments.
  • Some modern cars show “laps remaining” instead of liters; use that if you run by laps.
  • If your wheel buttons don’t change dash pages, check wheel bindings in Controls settings.
  • Use garage fuel calculator and the fuel-per-lap estimate shown in practice to set fuel before qualifying or races.
  • Third‑party dashboards often include alarms for low fuel — useful for long races.

FAQs

Q: Why can’t I see fuel on my dash in some cars?
A: Not all cars display fuel on every dash page. Cycle dash pages or use the HUD/overlay. Some classic cars simply lack a digital readout.

Q: How accurate is the HUD fuel number?
A: The HUD and dash show simulator-calculated fuel — it’s accurate for strategy. Small rounding differences can occur, so use the garage estimator to confirm.

Q: Can I show fuel while spectating or in TV mode?
A: Spectator and TV camera modes often hide cockpit instruments. Use the HUD overlay or switch to cockpit view to see fuel.

Q: Want a big, clear fuel number?
A: Use a third‑party dash app (Z1, SimHub, etc.) or a tablet dashboard; they’re configurable and easy to read at a glance.

Wrap-up

If you can’t see fuel, first check the cockpit dash pages and HUD settings, then use the garage numbers or a third‑party dashboard. Next session: verify consumption in a short run and set start fuel from the garage calculator so you won’t have surprises mid-race.