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: Low Fuel Light


luv4thechevy
06-03-2008, 11:25 PM
Just how many gallons do you have left in your gas tank when the Low Fuel light comes on? i think i have about a 26 gallon tank??

dtibbals
06-03-2008, 11:32 PM
Most people will say 4-5 gallons. Most have a hard time putting in more then 22 gallons when the gauge reads empty.

FastDonzi
06-04-2008, 07:09 AM
DT Is correct, when the light comes on It'll only take 21 gallons.

Chevy2500HD8.1
06-06-2008, 09:18 PM
not mine, when mine comes on i can put 25 gallons in

jpringle3
06-06-2008, 09:28 PM
Seeing as the fuel pumps are cooled and lubricated by the fuel that they are pumping and are quite expensive. Filling up at 1/4 tank is a good thing and testing the fuel tank capacity can be a very expensive proposition as the fuel pump will not fail right away, but its life is shortened. PLAY SAFE!

finch
06-09-2008, 04:52 AM
with prices climbing, I notice more and more that I fill up at 1/2 tank or sooner. but when I've tried stretching my fumes, i put close to 23 in.

fats
06-10-2008, 03:01 AM
24 gallon when mine comes on.

tbeck
06-10-2008, 11:27 AM
Fats, I like your tag line! One of the harsh truths of life for city fellers!!