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Did I hurt anything?????

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by sooz, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. sooz

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    Hi guys -

    I'm a relative newbie. The other day I wasn't paying enough attention to my gas gauge, and I got the flashing one-bar freak-out display!! I went ASAP to a station, about 5 miles away, where to my relief the tank took just under 10 gals (put in very slowly, so more accurate?).
    I didn't hurt her, did I????
     
    #1 sooz, Jun 29, 2008
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    No Prii were hurt in the making of this post
     
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    Whew!! Thanks.....actually, delving further into other topics I stumbled upon folks who actually RAN OUT, which I did not. I just ran low, and when I read these other stories about batteries huffing and dash lights all glowing, I felt MUCH better!
     
    #3 sooz, Jun 29, 2008
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    Seriously, It's not a good idea to run fuel gauge below 2 pips. There is just no good reason to run low. The flashing pip is there to let you know to fillup so no harm done. Welcome to the forum, lots of good info here. search tool is good for finding what you want to know.
     
    #4 seesfar, Jun 29, 2008
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    I routinely refill when the last pip is blinking. No worries.
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, Jun 29, 2008
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    The only harm in going low is the risk of running out. Your Prius is fine.
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Jun 30, 2008
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