REALLY conservative gas gauge?
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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Vermont, USA
I've had the range indicator down into single digits and then put in a bit over 10 gallons. Considering that the tank is advertised at 10.6 gallons I am reasonably satisfied at the accuracy of the range meter. The fuel light seems to come on with about 30 miles of fuel remaining, again a reasonable amount.
I wonder if the people who are complaining are filling their tanks completely? The Fit tank will take nearly two gallons after the nozzle clicks off automatically. That long fill pipe makes it fill a lot slower than other cars for the last few gallons.
I wonder if the people who are complaining are filling their tanks completely? The Fit tank will take nearly two gallons after the nozzle clicks off automatically. That long fill pipe makes it fill a lot slower than other cars for the last few gallons.
Regarding topping off the tank, the Fit has an evaporative vapor recovery system, so filling up to max capacity can cause issues. If liquid fuel winds up way up in the filer neck, the EVAP can get tripped up, popping a check engine light. The advice I have gotten is fill until it clicks off, hit it once more until it click off a second time, and then stop.
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Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,098
From: Friendswood, TX
I use those post-it stickies to cover up the low fuel warning gas pump icon when it comes on. Black electrical tape leaves a residue.
And, if you are filling your tank less than 11.165 gallons, you still had miles to go.
And, if you are filling your tank less than 11.165 gallons, you still had miles to go.
Last edited by wasserball; Jan 31, 2017 at 01:29 AM.
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