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Trevorw24 · 09-02-2011, 02:12 PM

Not sure about this so just thought I'd ask. I recently had the experience of driving dangerously close to empty on the highway (no gas available), I eventually got to a station but was wondering is there another light or message that comes up after the first notice? Like a "Dangerously Empty" or anything? I hope to never be this close to running out again.

nyrfan · 09-02-2011, 02:12 PM

Yea, it's called the 1/4 fill line

. Never go left of it!

Nvincent4708 · 09-02-2011, 02:13 PM

Nope. It'll say Low Fuel..that's it.

ask GTAHVIT

He knows all about running out of gas.

Trevorw24 · 09-02-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Yea, it's called the 1/4 fill line

. Never go left of it!

Clever

nyrfan · 09-02-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevorw24

Clever

While I was being a bit funny, I always try to stick to this. I try to never let my car go below a 1/4 of a tank.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-02-2011, 02:24 PM

NO there is no other warning and the needle does not go beyond the last line of the gauge like many other cars do.

On my car when I get the low fuel warning. I plan for 20 miles... Hasn't failed yet.

Trevorw24 · 09-02-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

While I was being a bit funny, I always try to stick to this. I try to never ler my car go below a 1/4 of a tank.

I know

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

NO there is no other warning and the needle does not go beyond the last line of the guage like many other cars do.

On my car when I get the low fuel warning. I plan for 20 miles... Hasn't failed yet.

Okay, this was a one time event! Never again.

BenningJ · 09-02-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

While I was being a bit funny, I always try to stick to this. I try to never ler my car go below a 1/4 of a tank.

This is a good habit. For the most obvious reason that you will never run out of gas but you also have to consider the fuel pump. The only way it stays cool is by the gas itself. So if you run low on gas you have the potential of overheating and destroying your fuel pump because the pump is no longer submerged in a cooling liquid. Lastly, and this is probably a mute point on a new car, but if you run that low then fill up your tank you can disrupt any sediments laying on the bottom of the tank that can now be sucked up into your fuel system. This can lead to far worse things than just a broken fuel pump.

caliguy · 09-02-2011, 02:28 PM

This.

Smitty77 · 09-02-2011, 02:28 PM

Push the blue OnStar button. When someone answers, say "find me the nearest gas station".

Nightfall · 09-02-2011, 02:30 PM

I never go below half a tank in any of my car

. Plus it saves you money

CAMAROZL1 · 09-02-2011, 02:31 PM

You could ask these guys on the go, although it can be very pricey.

I heard that the SST has one on speed-dial.

jtzako · 09-02-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

This is a good habit. For the most obvious reason that you will never run out of gas but you also have to consider the fuel pump. The only way it stays cool is by the gas itself. So if you run low on gas you have the potential of overheating and destroying your fuel pump because the pump is no longer submerged in a cooling liquid. Lastly, and this is probably a mute point on a new car, but if you run that low then fill up your tank you can disrupt any sediments laying on the bottom of the tank that can now be sucked up into your fuel system. This can lead to far worse things than just a broken fuel pump.

The fuel pump does not require gas to cool itself, that is an issue with older cars, not these. They also have filters to prevent any 'sediment' from being sucked into the fuel lines.

nyrfan · 09-02-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

I never go below half a tank in any of my car

. Plus it saves you money

How does it save you money?

09-02-2011, 02:12 PM	#1
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nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Yea, it's called the 1/4 fill line. Never go left of it! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

09-02-2011, 02:24 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	NO there is no other warning and the needle does not go beyond the last line of the gauge like many other cars do. On my car when I get the low fuel warning. I plan for 20 miles... Hasn't failed yet. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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09-02-2011, 02:28 PM	#10
Smitty77 Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 137	Push the blue OnStar button. When someone answers, say "find me the nearest gas station". __________________

09-02-2011, 02:13 PM	#3
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	Nope. It'll say Low Fuel..that's it. ask GTAHVIT He knows all about running out of gas.

09-02-2011, 02:30 PM	#11
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	I never go below half a tank in any of my car . Plus it saves you money __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

09-02-2011, 02:31 PM	#12
CAMAROZL1 Drives: Point A to B Car until ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA Posts: 194	You could ask these guys on the go, although it can be very pricey. I heard that the SST has one on speed-dial. __________________

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