Miles to Empty not accurate?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Silvertn350, Oct 13, 2015.

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  1. BZzap!

    BZzap! Senior Member

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    I ran mine down to "0" miles before I could fuel up. It took 9.6 gallons. The tank is 11.9 gallons, so the question is: Will the tank actually hold 11.9 gallons of fuel or is it 11.9 gallons by volume ? All modern fuel tanks have an air space for the EVAP system.
     
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  2. fuzzy1

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    The very first post of this long thread doesn't directly answer your question, but provides other detail that will help get you the answer.
    [WARNING] Running out of gas (Gen III) | PriusChat
     
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    On my Avalon hybrid I have about a 550 mile range, when the miles to empty is at 100 I start looking for a gas station, by 50 miles I will have filled up. With this range I have no desire to test the limits.
     
    #43 Munpot42, Jan 9, 2018
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    I have always been told it is not a good idea to run your car low on gas because the fuel pump is cooled by gasoline but never heard any scientific proof. I have only ran out of gas a couple of times in my life, once was on purpose .
     
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