Driving on empty

[Ktowntaco]

Hi, just wondering how many km's one can expect from when the yellow light goes on on the gas gauge, ( v-6 access cab) I know on my old toyota the light went from a dull yellow to a brighter yellow and I could get another 100 km's

With the new truck I have driven about 60 km's with the light on and noticed I still had at least 20 litres in the tank when I made it to the gas station..

just wondering

thanks!

[uriedog]

only one way to be sure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEdU_lrtZk

[Dante's Taco]

Of course you all know this I'm sure, but aside from the hassle of being stranded, you also don't want to run out of gas a lot because its horrible for your fuel pump. the gas lubricates / cools the pump.

I towed a trailer for ~ 30 km until I made it to Dinoland (Drumheller) with the gauge down to the pin almost. I wouldn't advise that again.

From other forums, the consensus is it comes on when you have 3.5-4 gallons left (say 16 liters) left.

I fill up when I get to 1/2 now.

D

[FJeff Cruiser]

only one way to be sure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEdU_lrtZk


HAHAHAHA, that's hilarious!

[Tacorossa]

HAHAHAHA, that's hilarious!


Classic! I miss that show...

Now getting back on topic, why would you want to know how far you can go with your gas light on? Just curious. I try and keep my tank above half throughout the winter.

[Dante's Taco]

I try and keep my tank above half throughout the winter.

^^^ Yeah, I think that keeps water vapour out of the tank thus less icing up of fuel lines, right?

G

[Tacorossa]

^^^ Yeah, I think that keeps water vapour out of the tank thus less icing up of fuel lines, right?

G

Well, that's was the thought years ago with older tanks and lines. With new vehicles, I don't think vapour in the tank is as much of a concern. But I like to err on the side of caution.

[Doc McCoy]

It's always good to know how much further you have to go for long trips. For instance, if you passed that "Next service station X kms" sign a ways back. Is it better to turn around or push on through. I've found that a good rule of thumb is 10% for most tanks. I've judged poorly before though. Luckily I carry a gas can for most longer trips.

[Tarzan]

Yes it's good to know how far you can go llike when you are climbing into Flagstaff in a howling thunderstorm towing your trailer and it turns out it's higher and farther than you calculated. I almost made it but coasting with a 7000lb trailer and a dead Avalanche is not something I would recommend. My family laughed themselves silly as I stalked off in the pouring rain (with thunder and lighting going off) to get a can of gas (it was within site but it seemed along walk). I can say I have coasted into a few gas stations in my younger days and I kinda felt like Kramer and the salesman. You know I could almost write a book about running out of gas like when I got a ride on a Harley to help his buddy then my vehicle. Hmmmm