Low fuel and cruising range very conservative
03-28-14, 08:07 PM
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Low fuel and cruising range very conservative
I got my low fuel light for the first time the other day, and my cruise range estimated I had 20 miles left when I filled up. I filled up and only added 13.5 gallons (standard gallons as measured in the US, not imperial gallons), which means I still had another 3.5 gallons left, which means I had another 100+ miles before I was truly empty since it's a 17 gallon tank. Not a big deal, but just wanted to share my experience.
03-29-14, 06:54 AM
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I don't know that you can be sure that, when you filled up, there was only room for 13.5 gallons. There have been reports from many owners (and threads on this board) of the gas pumps shutting off long before the gas tanks were filled. When the pumps shut off can vary depending on a number of factors, including the sensors in the pumps, pressure, etc. So, it may be the case that you had far less than the 4.5 gallons that you think you had left in your tank when you filled up.
03-29-14, 07:29 AM
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In the big picture, I suppose it's safe to error on the conservative side with miles until empty.
Fewer drivers running out of gas on the road. Fewer calls for Roadside Assistance too.
Fewer drivers running out of gas on the road. Fewer calls for Roadside Assistance too.
03-29-14, 08:16 AM
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If someone posts "don't worry about it", which/who would you believe?
03-29-14, 08:46 AM
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I got my low fuel light for the first time the other day, and my cruise range estimated I had 20 miles left when I filled up. I filled up and only added 13.5 gallons (standard gallons as measured in the US, not imperial gallons), which means I still had another 3.5 gallons left, which means I had another 100+ miles before I was truly empty since it's a 17 gallon tank. Not a big deal, but just wanted to share my experience.
03-29-14, 11:01 AM
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Your hubbie is correct. The hybrid shuts down and will require the dealer to reset if there's not enough gas to keep the engine running or batteries charged. Moral of the story is to refuel soon after the fuel light comes on, particularly on the 300h.
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03-29-14, 03:31 PM
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03-29-14, 05:42 PM
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03-29-14, 05:44 PM
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But I will never tell him he was right.. lol
03-30-14, 06:23 PM
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It is much less expensive, and much less inconvenient, to just add fuel before you run out.
These cars have a 600-mile range on a tank of gas... there is no good reason to cut it close.
03-30-14, 07:48 PM
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If you run out of fuel, and then run the battery down, the system will not be able to start up even after you add fuel. When the high-voltage battery gets run down so far that it cannot start the gas motor, it needs to be recharged by a special high-voltage charger. That charger is only at the dealer. So, flat-bed to the dealer you go...
It is much less expensive, and much less inconvenient, to just add fuel before you run out.
These cars have a 600-mile range on a tank of gas... there is no good reason to cut it close.
It is much less expensive, and much less inconvenient, to just add fuel before you run out.
These cars have a 600-mile range on a tank of gas... there is no good reason to cut it close.
I did get gas the min my gas light came on yesterday after reading a few posts above..
03-31-14, 12:52 PM
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I think I am sufficiently scared not to even risk it now. Thanks!
03-31-14, 02:47 PM
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