In Gran Turismo 7, you refuel your car automatically during a pit stop whenever the race has fuel consumption enabled. The process is hands-off: you drive into the pit lane, the game takes over, and refueling begins on its own once you're stopped. To get the full picture, here’s exactly how the pit stop refueling works, how to control it, and how to use the Fuel Map to stretch your tank so you need fewer stops.
How refueling works in Gran Turismo 7
Refueling in Gran Turismo 7 only happens during pit stops in races where fuel depletion is active. To start the process, you need to enter the pit road from the main track, this is the only action you have to perform yourself. Once you cross the pit entry line, the game automatically takes control of your car, slows you down, and guides you to your pit box. After you come to a complete stop, refueling begins automatically if fuel consumption is enabled for that race. You’ll see a refueling meter on-screen that shows your current fuel level and an estimate of how many laps you can travel once refueling is done, this helps you decide when to leave the pits.
- Drive into the pit lane entrance; the game takes over steering and braking.
- Stop at your designated pit box, the car halts automatically.
- Watch the refueling meter fill; it also displays the estimated laps you’ll have after refueling.
- When the meter reaches your desired level, press the button to end the stop (or wait for it to fill completely).
You don’t need to press anything to start refueling, it’s automatic. The only decision you make is when to stop it.
How to Stop Refueling Early or Skip It
You can stop refueling at any point during the pit stop if you want to save time, or skip it entirely if you only need tires or repairs. To stop early, wait until the refueling meter reaches the amount you want, then press the “X” button (on PlayStation controllers) or select “Do Not Refuel” from the on-screen prompt. If you want to skip refueling altogether, select “Do Not Refuel” at the very beginning of the pit stop, before any fuel is added. This is useful when you have enough fuel to finish the race but still need to change tires, every second saved in the pits can help your final position.
Managing Fuel With the Fuel Map
Instead of pitting, you can stretch your fuel by adjusting the Fuel Map on the Multi-Function Display (MFD) during a race. Access the MFD with the directional buttons, then use the up and down keys to change the Fuel Map setting. The default is “Power” (1), which gives maximum engine output but uses more fuel. Higher numbers, up to “Lean” (6), reduce engine output but significantly improve fuel economy. You can change this mid-race at any time, for example, set it to a leaner mixture during a caution period or when you’re in clean air, then switch back to Power for overtaking or defending. This is a key strategy for endurance races, because it lets you complete more laps per tank and reduce the number of pit stops you need.
When Refueling Matters
Refueling is only active in races where the “Fuel Depletion” setting is turned on. This setting can be adjusted in custom races or lobby settings, typically from x1 (normal consumption) up to x50 (extreme consumption). If the setting is off, your fuel level never drops, and pit stops are only for tires or repairs. Additionally, to see your fuel level and adjust the Fuel Map in the first place, you need a “Fully Customizable Computer” installed on your car. Without this part, the fuel management options are locked, even in races where fuel depletion is enabled. So if you’re planning an endurance race, make sure you’ve bought and installed this upgrade before the event starts, otherwise, you’ll be stuck pitting for fuel with no way to manage consumption, and you’ll lose time to drivers who can lean out their mixture and skip stops.
