Distance to Empty - Not even close
11-06-23, 06:32 PM
#106
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Circling back, I think I figured it out. Tank capacity = 17.2 gallons.
2.6 gallons for low fuel light as a usable reserve (Page 519 of the manual).
Another 2.6 gallons that unusable/kept to prevent you from running below the amount to run the hybrid system on normal inclines. Page 78 of the manual.
17.2 - 2.6 - 2.6 = 12 gallons for the ‘E’ indication.
Time after time after time we refuel and it only takes 12.5-ish gallons. So the usable tank capacity (with the refuel light on) should be ~14.6 gallons before it fully shuts down as it protects that very last 2.6 gallons. I had thought the OM was saying that these are the SAME 2.6 gallons. I now believe they are separate.
That’s my theory.
And, 14.6 gallons (usable) x 35 MPG = 511 range, which is in the range of what ours indicates when refilled.
2.6 gallons for low fuel light as a usable reserve (Page 519 of the manual).
Another 2.6 gallons that unusable/kept to prevent you from running below the amount to run the hybrid system on normal inclines. Page 78 of the manual.
17.2 - 2.6 - 2.6 = 12 gallons for the ‘E’ indication.
Time after time after time we refuel and it only takes 12.5-ish gallons. So the usable tank capacity (with the refuel light on) should be ~14.6 gallons before it fully shuts down as it protects that very last 2.6 gallons. I had thought the OM was saying that these are the SAME 2.6 gallons. I now believe they are separate.
That’s my theory.
And, 14.6 gallons (usable) x 35 MPG = 511 range, which is in the range of what ours indicates when refilled.
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11-07-23, 10:48 AM
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11-08-23, 07:45 AM
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11-08-23, 07:55 AM
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All Toyota and Lexus systems are programmed to attempt to start the gasoline engine when the battery reaches its "recharge threshold." If the engine does not start after three attempts, the system shuts down and requires a technician to reset a fault code before the vehicle can get moving again, even if fuel is added.
11-10-23, 07:04 AM
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Circling back, I think I figured it out. Tank capacity = 17.2 gallons.
2.6 gallons for low fuel light as a usable reserve (Page 519 of the manual).
Another 2.6 gallons that unusable/kept to prevent you from running below the amount to run the hybrid system on normal inclines. Page 78 of the manual.
17.2 - 2.6 - 2.6 = 12 gallons for the ‘E’ indication.
Time after time after time we refuel and it only takes 12.5-ish gallons. So the usable tank capacity (with the refuel light on) should be ~14.6 gallons before it fully shuts down as it protects that very last 2.6 gallons. I had thought the OM was saying that these are the SAME 2.6 gallons. I now believe they are separate.
That’s my theory.
And, 14.6 gallons (usable) x 35 MPG = 511 range, which is in the range of what ours indicates when refilled.
2.6 gallons for low fuel light as a usable reserve (Page 519 of the manual).
Another 2.6 gallons that unusable/kept to prevent you from running below the amount to run the hybrid system on normal inclines. Page 78 of the manual.
17.2 - 2.6 - 2.6 = 12 gallons for the ‘E’ indication.
Time after time after time we refuel and it only takes 12.5-ish gallons. So the usable tank capacity (with the refuel light on) should be ~14.6 gallons before it fully shuts down as it protects that very last 2.6 gallons. I had thought the OM was saying that these are the SAME 2.6 gallons. I now believe they are separate.
That’s my theory.
And, 14.6 gallons (usable) x 35 MPG = 511 range, which is in the range of what ours indicates when refilled.
11-16-23, 05:48 AM
#118
The RAV4 prime manual has the same kind of language. Some owners have run them to empty and found that they hold the rated capacity at that point. I'm planning to run our RX450h+ to empty to see if the same holds true, but it will probably be a while before the tank get that low. Of course, I'd be more conservative if I didn't have the EV capability.
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11-17-23, 05:31 AM
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So I got a little lost here. Has anyone actually determined, for my RX350h, how many gallons or approx miles are left once the "low fuel" light comes on. What's the "summary version" of what needs to go thru my head when that light comes on? (As in, "oh, I have about 30 miles to find gas").
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