hey guys, new to the gs scene. anyways i read that the gs's gas tank is like 19.8 gallons

http://www.new-cars.com/2002/lexus/l...fications.html

but whenever i fill up from E it only fills in 15ish gallons.

so whats up with the other 4 gallons? anyone have any ideas?

 

Lexus is VERY conservative when it comes to the low gas indicator light. Most of the time you have a good couple more gallons to go till you are truly on E. There are a couple threads out there regarding tank size and average mpg. A couple members have driven a good while with the E light on.

Personally, I won't test it.

 

I have a similar experience when filling up. Don't run it low, i've read it will damage your fuel pump.

 

i usually fill up 16-17 gallons when the E light turns on.

 

hmm yea i found an old thread about some other guy only being able to fill up about 15gallons also. i dont know if it helps but i got the nav in mine and it says i get on average 300-308 on a full tank @ 15 gallon first click. averaging 18.8 mpg.

when the E light turns on it is saying i have like 30mpg left o.o

 

doeasnt 300miles @ 15 gallons = 20 mpg??

 

lol i guess nav screen says 18.5ishh

 

i have exact same situation, it fills up to 15ish ..it seems the indicator comes on even when 2/3 gallons are left in the tank..at least the needle indicator is not all the way down then fuel signs comes on..

 

I usually don't fill up until the needle hits just above the last marker on the gauge, then I get about 16.5-17 gallons when I fill it up.

 

I did 17.89 before I will not be doing that again.

 

lol sweet at least i know theres some leeway between the light turning on and actually running out of gas

 

Half tank is about 9 gallons. According to my car.

 

hmm how many miles can u guys safely drive when the E light turns on?

 

unfourtenatly (sp?) i have pushed the E light indicator to about 30-35 miles. dont hate me guys. but i put in $20 and that gets me a haft tank when the light is on. i have not done the math but i would estimate at 7 gals. does that make sence it is $3.00 a gal

 

ya about 25-30 gallons.... however i will never test it again, My confidence in that orange light isnt the same when i i stalled with ... what looked like i had more "needle Room left" ... idont know guess the older it gets the more OFF it gets ... also i also heard its not safe for your Fuel Pump!!!! btw SUPREME Only...it'll last longer !