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SS11 · 07-19-2011, 06:38 PM

I was running late today and didn't have time to fill up before heading into the city. Gas tends to be more expensive the closer I get so I decided to risk it and see if I could make it all the way back to my regular gas station without refilling.

I ran 39 miles after the Low Fuel came up on the DIC and made it. I felt like Kramer in that Seinfeld episode where he was test driving a new car and kept going until they ran out of gas just to see how far they could go.

Wound up putting 17 and 3/4 gallons in once I filled up. Anyone know the capacity of the tank including reserve? I think I was pretty close. And yes, I know it's not good to run it that low but curiosity, and stinginess got the best of me.

mike25 · 07-19-2011, 06:51 PM

ive found it typically will go about 10 miles past the 40 warning.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 07-19-2011, 06:58 PM

In driving for fuel economy I've gone maybe ten miles under the 40 mi. warning light, but never run it til it stops. As the saying goes, your mileage may vary. I assume there's a bit of a safety factor built into that low-fuel warning, too.

splacencia · 07-19-2011, 07:10 PM

It's a 19 Gallon tank. So you still had another gallon and half left to go ( +/- 22 miles).

SSBUSDRVR · 07-19-2011, 07:27 PM

Usually don't go below 1/2 tank but ran it once down to a range of 11 miles and didn't have to coast or walk into the station.

mike25 · 07-19-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splacencia

It's a 19 Gallon tank. So you still had another gallon and half left to go ( +/- 22 miles).

thought it was 17..

edit i stand corrected- never realized the tank was that big!

FL1CK · 07-19-2011, 07:54 PM

Kahdir · 07-19-2011, 08:07 PM

1/4 tank is as low as I'll go... except once driving to a part 2 of a Camaros & coffee cruise. Stretched it 22 miles before finally finding a Sunoco station.

mobadus · 07-19-2011, 09:06 PM

My fuel warning never turns off .... I like the little fuel icon

jamaro2011 · 07-19-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Road Rage

LimaCharlie · 07-19-2011, 10:35 PM

I never understood why people fill up with a 1/2 or even 1/4 tank remaining. It might be cheaper at that point in time but it's actually cheaper over time if you fill up almost empty (2-3 gallons to be safe). I understand people worrying about going dry but you have nothing to worry about if you know your car well and plan your trip.

pnyklr · 07-19-2011, 10:40 PM

Lima,

Are you married and does the wife drive the Camaro?

-Funk

mike25 · 07-19-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I never understood why people fill up with a 1/2 or even 1/4 tank remaining. It might be cheaper at that point in time but it's actually cheaper over time if you fill up almost empty (2-3 gallons to be safe). I understand people worrying about going dry but you have nothing to worry about if you know your car well and plan your trip.

plus if you fill only to about a half tank you burn less fuel over time because of less weight...not much but enough to make a difference.

vinman · 07-19-2011, 10:41 PM

I fit 19.7 in mine the time before last, no $hit. It was because my cousin gave me her company gas card, LOL, I filled that thing right to the neck!!!

07-19-2011, 06:38 PM	#1
SS11 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 98 View My Garage	How low can you go on gas? I was running late today and didn't have time to fill up before heading into the city. Gas tends to be more expensive the closer I get so I decided to risk it and see if I could make it all the way back to my regular gas station without refilling. I ran 39 miles after the Low Fuel came up on the DIC and made it. I felt like Kramer in that Seinfeld episode where he was test driving a new car and kept going until they ran out of gas just to see how far they could go. Wound up putting 17 and 3/4 gallons in once I filled up. Anyone know the capacity of the tank including reserve? I think I was pretty close. And yes, I know it's not good to run it that low but curiosity, and stinginess got the best of me.

07-19-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	ive found it typically will go about 10 miles past the 40 warning. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

07-19-2011, 07:27 PM	#5
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,746 View My Garage	Usually don't go below 1/2 tank but ran it once down to a range of 11 miles and didn't have to coast or walk into the station. __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

07-19-2011, 08:07 PM	#8
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	1/4 tank is as low as I'll go... except once driving to a part 2 of a Camaros & coffee cruise. Stretched it 22 miles before finally finding a Sunoco station. __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

07-19-2011, 10:35 PM	#11
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I never understood why people fill up with a 1/2 or even 1/4 tank remaining. It might be cheaper at that point in time but it's actually cheaper over time if you fill up almost empty (2-3 gallons to be safe). I understand people worrying about going dry but you have nothing to worry about if you know your car well and plan your trip. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

07-19-2011, 06:58 PM	#3
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	In driving for fuel economy I've gone maybe ten miles under the 40 mi. warning light, but never run it til it stops. As the saying goes, your mileage may vary. I assume there's a bit of a safety factor built into that low-fuel warning, too.

07-19-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
splacencia Drives: 2011 2LT BumbleBee Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 77 View My Garage	It's a 19 Gallon tank. So you still had another gallon and half left to go ( +/- 22 miles).

07-19-2011, 09:06 PM	#9
mobadus Drives: 2013 Black 1SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 55	My fuel warning never turns off .... I like the little fuel icon

07-19-2011, 10:40 PM	#12
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Lima, Are you married and does the wife drive the Camaro? -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

07-19-2011, 10:41 PM	#14
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,471 View My Garage	I fit 19.7 in mine the time before last, no $hit. It was because my cousin gave me her company gas card, LOL, I filled that thing right to the neck!!! __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

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