Howie411 Report post Posted November 16, 2009 Is there there actually more fuel then listed? Just about ready to get my first fill up ever and I'm down to 45 miles. The car temperature gauge has now changed into a gas pump and says low fuel. In the manual it says, When fuel level becomes low (50 miles) the indicator will change to bright yellow. When fuel level comes critically low (0 miles) to empty) the level will change to red. I'm pretty sure my gauge has been the same color at least since 100 miles left to empty. And what good does it turning red when I can't go anymore do me? :) By the way its cool how all the gas stations pop up on the NAV system when your fuel is low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junehhan Report post Posted November 16, 2009 Maybe it is just me, but I think it is a good thing to fill up way before the low fuel light ever comes on. Running your vehicle often with very little fuel could decrease the life of your fuel pump. This is because fuel pumps these days are submerged in fuel in the fuel tank and rely on this to help keep it cool. I have only filled up my new Hybrid once, but I think I will maintain the practice of filling up when the guage shows 75-100 miles left in the tank. My understanding is that this is one of the reasons why fuel guages tend to be calibrated to give you a heart attack when even at E, it might still have a gallon or two left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites