i managed to drive the car another 15 miles and died on the side of the freeway next to a chevron. i was well prepared tho as i had a can with fuel in the back. i actually wanted to see how far i can go after it says i got 0 to E i managed to go another 15 miles and i think light comes on around 40 miles to E , so i got around 55 miles after light came on.

this was good to know in case i ever have to max it out in for some odd reason

 

Wouldn't that be pretty bad on the injectors/engine? You don't want all that sludge from the bottom of the tank circling through your system.

 

Good test, I would like to know how far I can go as well. I'm too chicken to try something like this.

 

I've always big a big fan of the 'bottom of the tank sludge' statement, especially since the fuel pickup is ALWAYS pulling the fuel from the bottom of the tank. Always has, always will.

Now, if you happen to have some crap in the tank that floats, that's when you'll find it.

 

666 miles...

 

 

seriously... that is strange and super creepy.

 

No kidding, you're lucky that running out of gas was the only thing that happened haha

 

people do not do this!! modern cars fuel pumps are in the gas tank and they are cooled with the fuel in the gas tank. Nothing like burnign up a fuel pump.

 

No wonder the light comes on 75 miles before I'm empty.

 

You beat me to it.

 

"The Power of Christ compels you! The Power of Christ compels you! "

 

Also the pump works harder when you have less then 1/4 of a tank. Best to keep the take above 1/2 when possible

 

Works harder???

So the fuel pump says "were almost out of fuel! Work harder!!!"

Sorry not buying it :BS:

 

not to run the tank dry.

 

im sure it isnt working hard. Its simply not getting the cooling it needs which means its over heating.

 

 

Wondered when you would jump in on this.

 

It's a brand new car, what sludge would already be in his tank?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

Silly since the pump is on the bottom of the tank and is always sucking in the "sludge"...