View Poll Results: What's the lowest amount of miles you have had left in your tank
0
69
52.67%
1-2
15
11.45%
3-4
8
6.11%
5-6
5
3.82%
7-8
5
3.82%
9-10
6
4.58%
10 or more
13
9.92%
Always fill up at a quarter tank.
10
7.63%
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Lowest amount of miles you've had left in your tank?
09-23-07, 11:18 AM
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Lowest amount of miles you've had left in your tank?
Hey i was just curious on what the lowest amount of miles you have had left in a tank before filling up. I had 1 mile left the other day. Do you guys know if there is some sort of a reserve?
09-24-07, 06:55 AM
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Did you test this? I agree that there is some amount of reserve, but I haven't seen anything that says there is 2 gallons. Just because the fuel coapacity is listed as ~17 gallons in the manual doesn't mean that all of that fuel is useable. I've never had a car that allowed me to use more than about 95% of the total fuel capacity before I was walking.
09-24-07, 08:34 AM
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Did you test this? I agree that there is some amount of reserve, but I haven't seen anything that says there is 2 gallons. Just because the fuel coapacity is listed as ~17 gallons in the manual doesn't mean that all of that fuel is useable. I've never had a car that allowed me to use more than about 95% of the total fuel capacity before I was walking.
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09-24-07, 05:23 PM
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20-30 miles after 0 is definitely fine.
have about 3-4 occasions already, city driving.
I think i filled up a 15.6-15.7 gallon once, doesn't remember the exact number but at least 15.5, didn't want to test the limits for sure
have about 3-4 occasions already, city driving.
I think i filled up a 15.6-15.7 gallon once, doesn't remember the exact number but at least 15.5, didn't want to test the limits for sure
09-24-07, 07:26 PM
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Moved. Enjoy.
09-24-07, 07:30 PM
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My dad taught me to always fill up at 1/4 tank - I'm sure it's not necessary with these new fancy systems (is it?) but it's a habit, so...
My husband, however, had my car down to 8 miles.
My husband, however, had my car down to 8 miles.
09-24-07, 07:35 PM
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i filled right when my miles left hit 0 and i filled about 14 gallons. so i guess i had about 3 gallons left. at about 20mpg, i could technically go for another 60 miles. the most that i've ever filled was 16.5 gallons and i was getting very nervous while driving to the gas station.
