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Arch · 07-13-2009, 02:26 PM

I just used up my first tank of gas in my new camaro, went to fill her up and she wouldn't take more than 16.2 gallons out of the 19 she holds. The guage was on E and the estimated fuel range had been displaying low fuel range for the past 15 miles.

Will the fuel guage actually go below the E if it's dangerously close to running out of fuel?

badkarma · 07-13-2009, 02:29 PM

That's normal, my guess is that the leftover gas is for cooling the pump and cya. The fuel pump uses actual fuel to cool itself.

Every car I've owned indicated Empty and had a few gal left.

It's a good idea to never let is go below E, over time, you'll get trash that settles to the bottom of the tank and it's not good for the pump and/or it clogs the filter quicker

Arch · 07-13-2009, 02:31 PM

Yea my camry did too, but it filled up close to it's full capacity

CamaroUser · 07-13-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch

I just used up my first tank of gas in my new camaro, went to fill her up and she wouldn't take more than 16.2 gallons out of the 19 she holds. The guage was on E and the estimated fuel range had been displaying low fuel range for the past 15 miles.

Will the fuel guage actually go below the E if it's dangerously close to running out of fuel?

Thats normal for almost every car. If there wasn't a drop of fuel left when the needle hit the "E", there would be a lot of stranded people on the side of the road. It varies from car to car but there is typically 2-3 Gallons left once your on the "E".

McGruff · 07-13-2009, 04:35 PM

That's just for safety precautions.

CamaroUser · 07-13-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by McGruff

That's just for safety precautions.

Its called, Wait Until The Last Second, Lazy Man Precaution! Lol.

FNKNSTN · 07-13-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch

I just used up my first tank of gas in my new camaro, went to fill her up and she wouldn't take more than 16.2 gallons out of the 19 she holds. The guage was on E and the estimated fuel range had been displaying low fuel range for the past 15 miles.

Will the fuel guage actually go below the E if it's dangerously close to running out of fuel?

Does this upset you? If you were a good driver, you should know when you're going to need gas by how much you've driven... and not have to rely on electronic devices. I'd rather have 3 gallons left while on E then have it go bone dry once it hits E. Some people don't even know what an oil change is. Do yourself a favor and fill up the tank when you get a chance, after you hit the 1/4 full mark.

patriotpa · 07-13-2009, 04:58 PM

I fill up at 1/ to 1/2 tank every time.

scrming · 07-13-2009, 04:59 PM

I would rather have that then the wife calling and yelling "But it said I had 37 more miles!" LOL! BTW.. On-Star will NOT bring you diesel fuel... they'll bring gas but if you Duramax runs out they TOW you to the nearest gas station! LOL!

Vash · 07-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Also the gasoline keeps the fuel pump cool so it's not a good idea to run bone dry can burn out your fuel pump. On both of my Chevy's I keep at least half a tank at all times.

racert33 · 07-13-2009, 05:57 PM

ya, several years ago my dads car read 0 miles till empty one day when we were running really late on the way to the airport and didn't have time to fill up. Well, we made it the 40 miles or so the the airport, so i don't trust those thing to be too precise.

Quackaddict · 07-13-2009, 06:08 PM

most all of them do that it is just to protect you and the engine.

CamaroUser · 07-13-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by racert33

ya, several years ago my dads car read 0 miles till empty one day when we were running really late on the way to the airport and didn't have time to fill up. Well, we made it the 40 miles or so the the airport, so i don't trust those thing to be too precise.

Stories exactly like that are the reason there's a few extra gallons in the tank when it shows "E". Who said car makers cant do anything right??? LOL!

Cheshirelaugh · 07-13-2009, 06:26 PM

3/4 = You should top it off
1/2 = Fill up now before your wallet rebels
1/4 = Don't go on any road trips
1/8 = Are you trying to end up on the side of the road?
E = Idiot light (here's your sign!)

07-13-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	Fuel Guage on E despite having 3 gallons left? I just used up my first tank of gas in my new camaro, went to fill her up and she wouldn't take more than 16.2 gallons out of the 19 she holds. The guage was on E and the estimated fuel range had been displaying low fuel range for the past 15 miles. Will the fuel guage actually go below the E if it's dangerously close to running out of fuel? __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

07-13-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
Arch Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 81	Yea my camry did too, but it filled up close to it's full capacity __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - (4/26/09) 2000, Order accepted by GM - (5-25-09) 2500, Order preferenced (5-26-09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5-27-09) 3100, Order available to sequence (06-19-09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6-19-09 TPW 6/29 3400, Order broadcast (06-26-09) 3800, Order produced (07-02-09) VIN#2G1FK1EJ0A9123941 4000, Available to ship (07-02-09) 4104, Bailment Invoice (07-03-09) 4200, Shipped (7-07-09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7-09-09)

07-13-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I would rather have that then the wife calling and yelling "But it said I had 37 more miles!" LOL! BTW.. On-Star will NOT bring you diesel fuel... they'll bring gas but if you Duramax runs out they TOW you to the nearest gas station! LOL! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
racert33 waiting for white Drives: vertically challenged 95 c/k Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 110	ya, several years ago my dads car read 0 miles till empty one day when we were running really late on the way to the airport and didn't have time to fill up. Well, we made it the 40 miles or so the the airport, so i don't trust those thing to be too precise. __________________

07-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#12
Quackaddict Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 209	most all of them do that it is just to protect you and the engine. __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin

07-13-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 218	That's normal, my guess is that the leftover gas is for cooling the pump and cya. The fuel pump uses actual fuel to cool itself. Every car I've owned indicated Empty and had a few gal left. It's a good idea to never let is go below E, over time, you'll get trash that settles to the bottom of the tank and it's not good for the pump and/or it clogs the filter quicker

07-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
McGruff Drives: 98 Saturn Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 211	That's just for safety precautions.

07-13-2009, 04:58 PM	#8
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	I fill up at 1/ to 1/2 tank every time.

07-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Also the gasoline keeps the fuel pump cool so it's not a good idea to run bone dry can burn out your fuel pump. On both of my Chevy's I keep at least half a tank at all times.

07-13-2009, 06:26 PM	#14
Cheshirelaugh Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 326 View My Garage	3/4 = You should top it off 1/2 = Fill up now before your wallet rebels 1/4 = Don't go on any road trips 1/8 = Are you trying to end up on the side of the road? E = Idiot light (here's your sign!) __________________ 2G1FT1EW7A9109480 2SS/RS SIM w/ Sunroof Ordered 10/13 Built 5/15 Delivered 6/19 Picked-up 6/22

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