01-29-2022, 10:32 PM | #43 |
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There seems to be about a 2 gallon reserve. I have gone 25 miles after the range estimate shows "low". That's about 25 miles after the low fuel warning comes on.
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01-30-2022, 08:16 AM | #44 |
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I wouldn’t try to stretch the mileage too far after the light comes on or you might find yourself walking to a gas station or calling someone to bring you some gas. I know because of experience.
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01-30-2022, 01:07 PM | #45 |
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On a ZL1 not too many miles...
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01-30-2022, 05:18 PM | #46 |
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So true!
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01-30-2022, 07:33 PM | #47 |
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Just to add, if you do a high-G lateral turn, you will end up sloshing all the fuel into one side of the tank. The auxiliary pump helps to bring the fuel back to the side with the main pump, but with this in mind, I personally keep my fuel level above 1/4 on the gauge if I am doing track days or even just very spirited driving.
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01-30-2022, 09:48 PM | #48 | |
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I keep telling myself that more gas means more weight and thus better traction in the rear, whether or not it's actually true (but it should be, right?)
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01-30-2022, 10:09 PM | #49 |
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I’m curious why there are so many serious answers to this ridiculous question. Keep a reasonable amount of gas in the tank and call it a day.
Seriously, the last time I saw a low fuel warning (or at “E”) I was making $3 hr, using my car for hayrides and asking friends for their spare change to put a coupe $’s of gas in to support those ride(s). |
01-30-2022, 10:29 PM | #50 | |
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I once drove a few miles beyond the estimated range remaining and it took just over 19 gallons of gas...was cutting it too close for comfort. The manual lists the fuel capacity as 19 gallons. That's the only time I have drafted a semi to save fuel lol!
On my car it usually changes to LOW with around 25 miles of range remaining when driving on the highway which triggers the low fuel dash alert. Quote:
I have found that I often experience more oversteer at 3/8 of a tank or less when driving with traction/stability control off but I guess it is a combination of the tires heating up throughout the session and the fuel load getting lighter. |
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01-31-2022, 09:16 AM | #51 |
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It really isn't hard to figure out tbh.
The cars have a 19 gallon gas tank. If you fill 17 gallons when the light comes on you have 2 gallons left. And how far you can go depends on how you drive. I do mostly highway driving, so for me I can go 40-50 miles when the gas light comes on. Assuming I'm running 93 pump. Which I do in the winter. Math is pretty much straight forward. |
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01-31-2022, 10:21 AM | #53 |
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Only one pump, and it is on the right. The left side just contains a fuel level sending unit and a fuel pickup. Right side also has a level sensor. The car obviously uses both sensors to calculate the overall fuel level and determine if the pump needs to move fuel from left to right. There is a transfer line for that.
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My point being, if you do a high-G turn, you could potentially throw all fuel to one side before it balances out with the transfer line.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > PRIMARY FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE The primary fuel tank fuel pump module is located inside of the right side of the fuel tank. The primary fuel tank fuel pump module consists of the following major components: The fuel level sensor The fuel pump and reservoir assembly The fuel filter The pressure relief regulator valve The fuel strainer The primary jet pump The secondary jet pump DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > SECONDARY FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE The secondary fuel tank fuel pump module is located inside of the left side of the fuel tank. The The fuel pick-upsecondary fuel tank fuel pump module consists of the following major components: The fuel level sensor |
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02-01-2022, 10:43 AM | #56 |
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I've found that driving with vehicles that get less than 20 MPG, it's easy on the "sticker shock" to fill up before the tank ever reaches 1/2 a tank. Granted, you're carrying around extra weight but I prefer that over $60+ fill-ups. I'm sure our Canadian friends laugh at $60 fill-ups..
And as someone already mentioned, I don't let the tank get that low. |
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