When is "empty" empty? - Toyota Yaris Forums

otterhere · 12-05-2008, 02:33 PM

Again, on the related subject of gas:

How long do you guys find you can go *after* the little fuel gauge starts 'blinking" alarmingly? That always scares me into hitting the first gas station I see (at which point it usually takes 10 gallons), but I've considered driving around with a gas canister to determine just how quickly I DO have to find a place to refuel once that starts happening. Anyone know?

*jclo3313* · 12-05-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

Again, on the related subject of gas:

How long do you guys find you can go *after* the little fuel gauge starts 'blinking" alarmingly? That always scares me into hitting the first gas station I see (at which point it usually takes 10 gallons), but I've considered driving around with a gas canister to determine just how quickly I DO have to find a place to refuel once that starts happening. Anyone know?

Do not run your tank dry. You can damage the fuel pump or other systems. This topic has been cover before. You may want to try "search" for related info.

KCALB SIRAY · 12-05-2008, 02:51 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sea...earchid=313223

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lita_g · 12-05-2008, 02:54 PM

I guess it varies according to your driving style and if you drive more around town or on the highway you'll end up empty in more or less miles. For me, it takes me maybe about 300 miles or a bit more, but I've only let it get it blinking once, otherwise, I always fill it up once I reach 2 bars, which is around 280 miles for me. I read somewhere that it's not good to wait too long to fill up your tank.

otterhere · 12-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Once it starts blinking, I've used about 10 gallons; that's how I'm calculating my mileage.

KCALB SIRAY · 12-05-2008, 03:03 PM

then you have about 30 to 35 miles at the most left, depending on your driving habits or conditions at the time. It's an 11.1 gallon tank

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-05-2008, 03:52 PM

i drove around locally with a/c on for 3 days before i ran out of gas.....

KCALB SIRAY · 12-05-2008, 03:59 PM

pointless

Altitude · 12-05-2008, 04:22 PM

I seem to recall reading in the owners manual that when it first starts blinking you have 1.6 gals left when it blinks faster you are at 1.1. So if you know your avg MPG that's how far you can drive before you hit fumes. But like everyone else has said - don't wait that long. (I fill up when it starts blinking fast because I am never that far from a gas station)

landrym28 · 12-05-2008, 04:34 PM

"Empty is empty" when the car stops and you can't drive it anymore.

WeeYari · 12-05-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

That always scares me into hitting the first gas station I see

This is the wise move for some of the reasons outlined. Also, who cannot always guarantee you know for how long it has actually been blinking. There have been a few times over the years I've been running this car when I see it blinking and go "Oh shit, when did that start!"

When I first got the car I would tempt fate and see how far it would go. No more. At some point during the second last bar I will fill up.

MadMax · 12-05-2008, 05:26 PM

The myth that the gas at the bottom of your tank is more contaminated than the rest of the tank is just that...a myth!

Gas in your tank slushes around quite a bit when you drive, and any contaminates on the bottom (which are few) get caught in the fuel filter. And even that is minimal, which is why fuel line filters are no loner the norm, but internal filters within the tank are the standard. There just isn't that much crap floating around in the gas that is being sold today...

Cheers! M2

tetzyamis · 12-05-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by landrym28

"Empty is empty" when the car stops and you can't drive it anymore.

I'm pretty sure this is not what OP is asking, but this is so true

b_hickman11 · 12-05-2008, 06:12 PM

here we go again...................

Revsson · 12-06-2008, 04:10 AM

It is an interesting question. Would be good to know for long trips.
I am one of those persons that doesn't like having less than half a tank
when temps are as cold as they are in Wisconsin right now. Perhaps
it's the thought of being stuck in a huge traffic jam due to some accident
or something where you didn't want to be on fumes before hitting the next
gas station.

33OH · 12-08-2008, 04:41 PM

I've driven 45 miles with the light flashing really fast. Then I stopped and refueled.

leasaunce · 12-08-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterhere

Again, on the related subject of gas:

How long do you guys find you can go *after* the little fuel gauge starts 'blinking" alarmingly? That always scares me into hitting the first gas station I see (at which point it usually takes 10 gallons), but I've considered driving around with a gas canister to determine just how quickly I DO have to find a place to refuel once that starts happening. Anyone know?

When I used to drive my old Toyota Echo with the Scangauge II, the fuel light would light up around 100km left till empty. When its around 100km left, the fuel light goes on n off. Also I found out that when there's about 80km till empty the fuel light will stay on (even on steep hill).

So from my experience when the fuel light turn on, you pretty much have about 100-120km to empty. I've driven to as low as 10km till empty with the scangaugeII.

*MAD DOG* · 12-08-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by landrym28

"Empty is empty" when the car stops and you can't drive it anymore.

+1

Then you have to "empty" out your wallet and pay for a tow to the nearest garage, a new fuel pump and a full tank of gas.

12-05-2008, 02:33 PM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	When is "empty" empty? Again, on the related subject of gas: How long do you guys find you can go after the little fuel gauge starts 'blinking" alarmingly? That always scares me into hitting the first gas station I see (at which point it usually takes 10 gallons), but I've considered driving around with a gas canister to determine just how quickly I DO have to find a place to refuel once that starts happening. Anyone know?

12-05-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sea...earchid=313223 you are welcome =) __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

12-05-2008, 03:03 PM	#6
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	then you have about 30 to 35 miles at the most left, depending on your driving habits or conditions at the time. It's an 11.1 gallon tank __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

12-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#7
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	i drove around locally with a/c on for 3 days before i ran out of gas..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

12-05-2008, 03:59 PM	#8
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	pointless __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build Last edited by KCALB SIRAY; 12-05-2008 at 04:27 PM. Reason: pointless

12-05-2008, 02:54 PM	#4
lita_g Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deland, FL Posts: 266	I guess it varies according to your driving style and if you drive more around town or on the highway you'll end up empty in more or less miles. For me, it takes me maybe about 300 miles or a bit more, but I've only let it get it blinking once, otherwise, I always fill it up once I reach 2 bars, which is around 280 miles for me. I read somewhere that it's not good to wait too long to fill up your tank.

12-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#5
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Once it starts blinking, I've used about 10 gallons; that's how I'm calculating my mileage.

12-05-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I seem to recall reading in the owners manual that when it first starts blinking you have 1.6 gals left when it blinks faster you are at 1.1. So if you know your avg MPG that's how far you can drive before you hit fumes. But like everyone else has said - don't wait that long. (I fill up when it starts blinking fast because I am never that far from a gas station)

12-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#10
landrym28 3,300+ at one point.. >:( View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Hatchback RS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saint John, NB, Canada Posts: 542	"Empty is empty" when the car stops and you can't drive it anymore. __________________ Remember, you're unique.....just like everybody else.

12-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#12
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	The myth that the gas at the bottom of your tank is more contaminated than the rest of the tank is just that...a myth! Gas in your tank slushes around quite a bit when you drive, and any contaminates on the bottom (which are few) get caught in the fuel filter. And even that is minimal, which is why fuel line filters are no loner the norm, but internal filters within the tank are the standard. There just isn't that much crap floating around in the gas that is being sold today... Cheers! M2

12-05-2008, 06:12 PM	#14
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	here we go again...................

12-06-2008, 04:10 AM	#15
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	It is an interesting question. Would be good to know for long trips. I am one of those persons that doesn't like having less than half a tank when temps are as cold as they are in Wisconsin right now. Perhaps it's the thought of being stuck in a huge traffic jam due to some accident or something where you didn't want to be on fumes before hitting the next gas station.

12-08-2008, 04:41 PM	#16
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I've driven 45 miles with the light flashing really fast. Then I stopped and refueled.