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mexiken · 05-20-2012, 04:24 PM

So basically, that sums it up. I drove home after getting the low fuel light (16 Miles), stopped at my Mom's (a mile out of my route home) and drove straight to the gas station (.5 miles away from my house).

I ran out of gas just as i was passing my house.

I put gas in it (premium of course) and she started right up. However, on acceleration, ive noticed a definite hesitation. Its not in every gear, and not all the time, but its definitely there. It's the first thing i noticed after drivng her that night, nearly right away.

I did a fuse pull, and it made the car peppier, but didnt solve it.

Any ideas????

J666 · 05-20-2012, 04:28 PM

Engine not getting enough fuel from the pump probably? I've seen some cases where starving the pump wrecked it. I'd head to the dealer if you're under warranty.

PYROLYSIS · 05-20-2012, 04:46 PM

You might have sucked some trash from the bottom of your gas tank. Might just need a new fuel filter.

midnighter · 05-20-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

You might have sucked some trash from the bottom of your gas tank. Might just need a new fuel filter.

This^. My dad had a Blazer with the same problem after my brother ran it to E, and I changed the fuel filter. Blazer ran like a champ after.

90503 · 05-20-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

You might have sucked some trash from the bottom of your gas tank. Might just need a new fuel filter.

Could be, but I don't think they go all the way to the bottom of tanks like you might think and the cars aren't all that old...but, yeah, running out is definitely bad for the pump...shouldn't be too hard for the dealer to do a fuel pressure test...

jd10013 · 05-20-2012, 05:10 PM

I'll never understand why people refuse to put gas in their car. see at least one everyday that ran out.

Rwarchol · 05-20-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

I'll never understand why people refuse to put gas in their car. see at least one everyday that ran out.

My fuel light kicks on when the estimated range hits 30 miles. If I go to a gas station when the light first kicks on I always have 3 gallons left.

upflying · 05-20-2012, 05:35 PM

The fuel pump could be damaged. Cars use gas to cool the pump. Running out of gas overheats it.
Have your fuel pressure checked.

invaderzim · 05-20-2012, 05:38 PM

I agree about not understanding why people let their cars run out. it costs the same to fill up the top half/quarter whatever of the tank as it does the bottom half. I mean unless you're working on a "mr. fusion" at home to go along with your flux capacitor and it's almost ready, I see no reason to try and "wait it out"...

as for the OP I'm thinking he fried the pump. like it has already been mentioned, these cars are too new to get trash like rust or whatever accumulated at the bottom of the tank. better go down to dealer and have him look it over. they'll likely just replace under warranty.

suplex · 05-20-2012, 05:42 PM

I didn't even know there was a warning when it gets to a 30 mile range. I have always filled mine up when it's at a 1/4 tank.

Ieatfordsforlunch · 05-20-2012, 05:44 PM

always start with the cheapest repair, NEW FILTER. if you problem continues you can rent a fuel pressure gauge from auto zone and test it or if under warranty take to dealer. Just try the cheapest route first. Never let your car go on E again, when you do that you pick up all the crap that some how ends up in the fuel talk.

I have herd on some occasions with other vehicles air in the fuel lines needs to be purged but these new cars shouldn't half to be.

jd10013 · 05-20-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by suplex

I didn't even know there was a warning when it gets to a 30 mile range. I have always filled mine up when it's at a 1/4 tank.

I don't think I've ever let mine reach 3/4 yet. not that I care if it goes lower, but I like to fill up all my cars once a week. don't want to ever get stuck with all of them on empty at the same time. I have no desire to spend 200 or more on gas in one week.

jd10013 · 05-20-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwarchol

My fuel light kicks on when the estimated range hits 30 miles. If I go to a gas station when the light first kicks on I always have 3 gallons left.

it's not really good for your car to do that.

oldfriend · 05-20-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

I'll never understand why people refuse to put gas in their car. see at least one everyday that ran out.

I don't smoke , drink , or do drugs , but i get a high when the fuel light turns on on the working truck , i tend to push it to go to the next gas station , then the next after that , i know that one day it will happen , but till then , it's fun doing that , just like KREMER did on the JERRY SEINFELD show

05-20-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
mexiken Drives: Sofia: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 409 View My Garage	Ran out of gas, now car hesitates on accerelation So basically, that sums it up. I drove home after getting the low fuel light (16 Miles), stopped at my Mom's (a mile out of my route home) and drove straight to the gas station (.5 miles away from my house). I ran out of gas just as i was passing my house. I put gas in it (premium of course) and she started right up. However, on acceleration, ive noticed a definite hesitation. Its not in every gear, and not all the time, but its definitely there. It's the first thing i noticed after drivng her that night, nearly right away. I did a fuse pull, and it made the car peppier, but didnt solve it. Any ideas???? __________________ Interior: 2-tone gray interior, Blue Dome and trunk lights, L.A. Dodgers floor mats (to come: footwell lighting) Exterior: Sunroof, custom painted gray stripes, vinyl Bowtie emblem decals, Holographic Transformer decals, white license plate LED lights Sounds: Stock highs, Alpine MRX-M100 amp mated to a 12" JL Audio W3 in a ****** Stealth enclosure Engine/Performance**: Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Rx Catch Can painted IBM, (to come: JacFab CAI, muffler delete/Flowmasters)

05-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	You might have sucked some trash from the bottom of your gas tank. Might just need a new fuel filter. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

05-20-2012, 05:42 PM	#10
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05-20-2012, 04:28 PM	#2
J666 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lower Mainland Posts: 328	Engine not getting enough fuel from the pump probably? I've seen some cases where starving the pump wrecked it. I'd head to the dealer if you're under warranty.

05-20-2012, 05:10 PM	#6
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	I'll never understand why people refuse to put gas in their car. see at least one everyday that ran out.

05-20-2012, 05:35 PM	#8
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	The fuel pump could be damaged. Cars use gas to cool the pump. Running out of gas overheats it. Have your fuel pressure checked.

05-20-2012, 05:38 PM	#9
invaderzim Drives: 45th SS, '12 ducati 1199 on order Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 438	I agree about not understanding why people let their cars run out. it costs the same to fill up the top half/quarter whatever of the tank as it does the bottom half. I mean unless you're working on a "mr. fusion" at home to go along with your flux capacitor and it's almost ready, I see no reason to try and "wait it out"... as for the OP I'm thinking he fried the pump. like it has already been mentioned, these cars are too new to get trash like rust or whatever accumulated at the bottom of the tank. better go down to dealer and have him look it over. they'll likely just replace under warranty.

05-20-2012, 05:44 PM	#11
Ieatfordsforlunch Drives: 2008 colorado Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 377 View My Garage	always start with the cheapest repair, NEW FILTER. if you problem continues you can rent a fuel pressure gauge from auto zone and test it or if under warranty take to dealer. Just try the cheapest route first. Never let your car go on E again, when you do that you pick up all the crap that some how ends up in the fuel talk. I have herd on some occasions with other vehicles air in the fuel lines needs to be purged but these new cars shouldn't half to be.