I've run out of gas three times

[mrb3990]

I think it is just a function of a person's personality. I never let my Yaris go under 2 bars. I'm way too scared of damaging the fuel pump (if I were ever to run out of gas), even though I don't even know if that is possible on a Yaris. I just know that letting your fuel tank go dry is not good for your car and that is enough for me.

[Rain]

I never let mine go beyond the three bar. Set a bar limit. I think that's the simplest way to do it. If you go past the limit that you set, then you know it's time to fill up. No need to wait til your completely out unless of course you're one of those people who intentionally not fill up so they can get "free" gas.

[toad]

i've got a 6 year-old who likes to constantly watch the fuel gauge. i think it's the highlight of her time in the car to keep daddy informed of how many 'bars' of gas i have left! best system out there

[Rain]

Originally Posted by toad

i've got a 6 year-old who likes to constantly watch the fuel gauge. i think it's the highlight of her time in the car to keep daddy informed of how many 'bars' of gas i have left! best system out there

awww how cute

[tomato]

@ OP : yeah, the last 2 bars don't last as long as the others. There are some threads on here about that. When it starts blinking, start looking for gas!

[Aothachos]

Usually when you get to the last bar you have about 1.9 gallons of gas left, this is when it is blinking normally, when the bar starts to blink rapidly you have 1.1 gallons of gas left, so basically on how you drive you have about 30+ miles left before you go on E, but yea i agree there should be some sort of beep or noise notification letting you know your fuel is low, like the ticking time bomb seat belt noise lol

[drew999]

i'm not blaming toyota or making excuses. I'm having a go at myself. i'm clearly a moron

[Yaris Hilton]

When the last bar first starts blinking on mine, it takes 10 gallons to fill it. If it's an 11.1 gallon tank, that's 1.1 at first blink.

[JumpmanYaris]

Lmao at title

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

When the last bar first starts blinking on mine, it takes 10 gallons to fill it. If it's an 11.1 gallon tank, that's 1.1 at first blink.

My Yaris is the same way. I keep records of all my fill-ups and know that my mileage is usually 38-40MPG, so I monitor the trip odometer as well as the fuel guage. Knowing that it takes 10 gallons to fill up when I hit the last bar, I look at the odo and see where I'm at. That let's me know how much further I can go before I run out.

For example, on my last tank the last bar started flashing at 392 miles, so I knew I was getting around 39 MPG that tank and could confortably drive another 20 miles without fear of running out of gas. Generally speaking, I don't fill up until the last bar starts flashing.....I see no reason to fill up earlier than that. One perk of driving a Yaris is not having to fill up so frequently, so why do it voluntarily?

As for the OP, I have no real criticism for running out of gas, but would suggest (as others already have) that you pick a point to fill up at.....whether it's the second to last bar or a certain mileage and stick with it.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by mryaris

As for the OP, I have no real criticism for running out of gas, but would suggest (as others already have) that you pick a point to fill up at.....whether it's the second to last bar or a certain mileage and stick with it.

yup and if you mod don't forget that may impact your results.

[Fifthrate]

Yea, it took a little time to get used to but I would always catch it just as the bar started blinking. The first time was harrowing until I realized that the blinking did mean I was low but usually I had around 12-15 miles left of fuel which was usually more than enough to find a gas station. These days I usually don't let it get lower than 2 bars.

[tomato]

^ So you were wondering if you're the only one?

[MadMax]

Whereas I commend you for wanting to keep your eyes on the road and the vehicles around you, I am sure there are plenty of opportunities in Los Angeles to check your gas level with all the red lights and stop signs. Make it a habit to scan your gauges when you're sitting and make a mental note that it goes from two bars to one flashing bar in one step, so once you see that flashing it's time to get gas!

I for one tend to drive the tank near fumes but since I track my consumption and range on a regular basis I have a pretty accurate idea of how far I can push a tank of gas. It's both an art and a science...

Cheers! M2

[bronsin]

I fill up when the tank hits half full. Never ran out of gas in over 30 years. That means buying gas every two weeks.

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by bronsin

I fill up when the tank hits half full.

On your next tank, fill up when the tank hits half empty and see if it helps. ;)

[Rain]

I think I kinda get you now.. do you forget to fill up because you don't have to do it as often as you did with your other cars?

[N9QGS]

Aothachos,

So there is two blinking modes and there is not a mode where the gauge is blank before running out? Cause I have reached the normal blinky and I was always under the impression you have 1.5 gallons left. si I figured I could go about 50-60 miles cause I get about 38 mpg, but after about 15 to 20 miles it starts blinking fast, and I had filled up shortly after that cause I wasn't sure if something more woudl happen after the rapid blinky before you were out... Cause even then I still was only able to put 10.2 gallons in, so I still believe I could have gone more than the length of the original normal blinky.... but what you say supports the fast blink last longer.... hahah Did I confuse anyone yet.. Im just looking for confirmation. Ron