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Gas left in tank after warning

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by REDWIND88, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. REDWIND88

    REDWIND88 New Member

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    Ran the gas down to the flashing warning light and drove another 5 miles, with 20 miles listed as gas left in tank. Filled with 9.76 gallons, which means you will have about 2 plus gallons left according to 11.9 gallon tank.
     
    #1 REDWIND88, Jun 7, 2009
  2. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

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    Sounds like the gas gauge is pessimistic, or tank isn't really 11.9 gallons. Maybe you could have pumped more in?

    btw, how many miles :)
     
    #2 cycledrum, Jun 8, 2009
  3. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    My first effort at running the tank dry indicated there was 2.1 gallons usable after the flash began. The 11.9 gallons is pretty accurate based upon what I filled up on top of the 1 gallon spare can and fuel burn to reach the gas station.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #3 bwilson4web, Jun 8, 2009
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