Stupid low fuel light
#1
Stupid low fuel light
Today I drove almost ten miles past zero and still managed to get only 9.2 gallons into the 10.6 gallon tank. I probably could've gotten a bit more in if I waited for the gas to settle but there was someone waiting for the pump.
What's the farthest past zero you've driven in your GK Fit? And how much gas did it take?
What's the farthest past zero you've driven in your GK Fit? And how much gas did it take?
#5
Yep.
I can't remember if I actually made a thread about this issue and/or have participated in threads about this issue...maybe both.
But my 2016 Honda Fit gas gauge is the most conservative gas gauge I have ever dealt with.
I don't like to offer specifics if only because I don't want someone to read my post, try doing the same thing, and then run out of gas and be stranded.
But suffice it to say, Yep, I feel the warning light,...the entire gauge is VERY, VERY conservative.
I can't remember if I actually made a thread about this issue and/or have participated in threads about this issue...maybe both.
But my 2016 Honda Fit gas gauge is the most conservative gas gauge I have ever dealt with.
I don't like to offer specifics if only because I don't want someone to read my post, try doing the same thing, and then run out of gas and be stranded.
But suffice it to say, Yep, I feel the warning light,...the entire gauge is VERY, VERY conservative.
#7
I ignore the amber gas up icon. I have driven more than 6 miles without any bars showing. In that situation, I can fill 11.3+ gallons of gas. Yes, I do top off until I see gas in the neck, and I don't need any advice or concerns here, thank you. The Fit mpg indicator is typically 2.5 mpg optimistic when you drive until the tank is nearly empty. A good way to knowing when to fill the tank is to multiply the Fit mpg estimate by 10. Example, if the mpg indicator shows 45 mpg, fill the tank when you have droven 450 miles.
Last edited by wasserball; 06-01-2018 at 07:35 PM.
#8
On my ‘07 5AT one day...
On May 31, 2016, I drove several miles after the warning light came on.
After going 489 miles on that tank, I was able to top it off with 13.94 gallons that day. I fill till I see gas in the neck.
With this info, I calculated that my light comes on with about a 2.6 gallon reserve.
After going 489 miles on that tank, I was able to top it off with 13.94 gallons that day. I fill till I see gas in the neck.
With this info, I calculated that my light comes on with about a 2.6 gallon reserve.
#9
I ran out of gas in the winter time ... right in front of the gas station... 75kms after the gas gauge ran out of indication bars. My jerry can saved the day.
Another time I did not run out of gas, but I managed a solid 106kms. Gassed up with just over 40 liters of fuel.
My 2012 civic ran out of gas too a few winters ago. Must have been too much ethanol in that blend since I did not even pull 50kms past empty. And you guessed it ... that's when I bought my 5 liter jerry can.
#10
I wish I had x ray vision to see what's floating in that tank.
I ran out of gas in the winter time ... right in front of the gas station... 75kms after the gas gauge ran out of indication bars. My jerry can saved the day.
Another time I did not run out of gas, but I managed a solid 106kms. Gassed up with just over 40 liters of fuel.
My 2012 civic ran out of gas too a few winters ago. Must have been too much ethanol in that blend since I did not even pull 50kms past empty. And you guessed it ... that's when I bought my 5 liter jerry can.
I ran out of gas in the winter time ... right in front of the gas station... 75kms after the gas gauge ran out of indication bars. My jerry can saved the day.
Another time I did not run out of gas, but I managed a solid 106kms. Gassed up with just over 40 liters of fuel.
My 2012 civic ran out of gas too a few winters ago. Must have been too much ethanol in that blend since I did not even pull 50kms past empty. And you guessed it ... that's when I bought my 5 liter jerry can.
My personal experience with this 2016 Honda Fit, is the gauge is very, very conservative.
But I don't really want to "share" how far I've gone.....
Because I don't want to inadvertently lure someone into trying the same and have that person run out of gas. Which can be dangerous on many levels.
I think you have to figure out your cars "quirks" or reality in this regard for yourself and adjust accordingly.
Keeping track of where you gauge says it's at...and how much gasoline you are actually putting in at fill up...is the best way to know.
But conservative or not? Running out of gasoline should be avoided.
I'd rather fill up....with plenty left in the tank...then NOT fill up and be stranded or run out of gasoline at an dangerous or inopportune time.
If I fill up early? Then it's just a cheaper fill up for my pocketbook. I can easily accept that.
#12
Yeah, sounds weird all right. The tank is supposed to be 10.6 gal/40 liters, so that's A LOT of extra fuel. Does the filler tube really hold 3+ gallons? Wow.
#14
That's the thing.
My personal experience with this 2016 Honda Fit, is the gauge is very, very conservative.
But I don't really want to "share" how far I've gone.....
Because I don't want to inadvertently lure someone into trying the same and have that person run out of gas. Which can be dangerous on many levels.
I think you have to figure out your cars "quirks" or reality in this regard for yourself and adjust accordingly.
Keeping track of where you gauge says it's at...and how much gasoline you are actually putting in at fill up...is the best way to know.
But conservative or not? Running out of gasoline should be avoided.
I'd rather fill up....with plenty left in the tank...then NOT fill up and be stranded or run out of gasoline at an dangerous or inopportune time.
If I fill up early? Then it's just a cheaper fill up for my pocketbook. I can easily accept that.
My personal experience with this 2016 Honda Fit, is the gauge is very, very conservative.
But I don't really want to "share" how far I've gone.....
Because I don't want to inadvertently lure someone into trying the same and have that person run out of gas. Which can be dangerous on many levels.
I think you have to figure out your cars "quirks" or reality in this regard for yourself and adjust accordingly.
Keeping track of where you gauge says it's at...and how much gasoline you are actually putting in at fill up...is the best way to know.
But conservative or not? Running out of gasoline should be avoided.
I'd rather fill up....with plenty left in the tank...then NOT fill up and be stranded or run out of gasoline at an dangerous or inopportune time.
If I fill up early? Then it's just a cheaper fill up for my pocketbook. I can easily accept that.
#15
Today I drove almost ten miles past zero and still managed to get only 9.2 gallons into the 10.6 gallon tank. I probably could've gotten a bit more in if I waited for the gas to settle but there was someone waiting for the pump.
What's the farthest past zero you've driven in your GK Fit? And how much gas did it take?
What's the farthest past zero you've driven in your GK Fit? And how much gas did it take?
Caution: Personal experience, not to be taken as absolute.
#17
Crank time when I ran out of gas was about 6 seconds in my estimate. It felt about three times longer than a normal start-up. So for sure there must be some unnecessary strain since there is a high pressure fuel pump and also a low pressure one inside the tank.
#19
right, i too just fill around 1/4 on all my cars. there are much more important things to worry about in life than gas remaining in a fit. lol