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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R
Congratulations to all you record setters!
I had a gas can in my xB when I went for my record 1000 km (621.37 mile) tank last month. When my low fuel light finally went on, I was within 50 miles of my goal, was averaging >55 mpg, and had 1.5 usable gallons in reserve, so I didn't bother to fill the gas can. I went 621.6 miles on 10.563 gallons, a 58.85 mpg average, from an 11.9 gallon tank
If you've never run a fuel injected car dry before, it's an experience you won't enjoy, and you certainly won't want to repeat it. At the first hiccup of fuel starvation, shut the engine off, pull over, and add your spare fuel.
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Great advice Sentra, carry some extra gas if you want to go for running the tank low. As soon as you feel it hesitating add the fuel, precisely what you said in your post.
My tank is supposed to hold 20 gallons. Even when the car is telling me I have only 50 miles left it still takes only 18 gallons. I guess it would be nice to see a tank go over 600 miles, but is it really worth the stress it could cause to the fuel pump.
If you run out it might help to turn the ignition on several times before you try to start it, or just floor it when you are cranking.
regards
Mech