How much gas?

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07-29-2007, 04:42 PM

Hybrid Eer

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How much gas?

I just got back from a cross-WV ride (~650 miles round trip). On each leg of the trip, the low-fuel indicator came on and I eventually used up all the bars on the gauge before filling up again. (Yes, I was a little nervous both times, but I was so close to my destination.) The first fill-up took 10.5 gallons and the next one took 11.2. So my question is: Does anyone know exactly how much gas is left when the last bar disappears? If I had paid closer attention, I wouldn't need to ask, but I didn't and I do.

07-29-2007, 06:44 PM

giantquesadilla

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Re: How much gas?

I'm not sure. I always thought that once that last bar was gone your were out of fuel. I'm interested to find out tho.

07-29-2007, 06:59 PM

spartybrutus

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Re: How much gas?

Plenty of threads on this, but you are about 2 gallons left when all pips disappear.

I would not push it more than 50 miles or so after that or you will be up a creek with only a battery and weak motor...