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OK I was driving back from the White Mts. in NH... doing about 75-80 MPH (boy where there a lot of speed traps in NH up 93... Look OUT!) Anyhow, even at that speed I got 20.25 MPG in "hilly" terrain. However I didn't start with a full tank and based on my calc I could have gotten home with about 1-2 gallons to spare...
At any rate about 8 miles before getting home, with the needle on "E", the low fuel light on, just starting to hit stop and go traffic the fuel calc computer which was giving me 30 miles to empty just dropped to 2.9 with the traffic, so I chickened out and stopped for gas.
The MO was thirsty and took 20.25 gallons! Turns out I could have made it home but not by much.
How low have you gone with yours?
In my experience the low fuel warning light comes one with about 1.5 - 2 gallons remaining... what has your experience been?
At any rate about 8 miles before getting home, with the needle on "E", the low fuel light on, just starting to hit stop and go traffic the fuel calc computer which was giving me 30 miles to empty just dropped to 2.9 with the traffic, so I chickened out and stopped for gas.
The MO was thirsty and took 20.25 gallons! Turns out I could have made it home but not by much.
How low have you gone with yours?
In my experience the low fuel warning light comes one with about 1.5 - 2 gallons remaining... what has your experience been?