How far on Empty

[lifewitlooie]

Today I drove the truck about 30 miles when the fuel guage was on Empty..

I forgot my Debit card and only brought 14 bux with me on the way to trails.
Instead of borrowing money off my friend I decided to see how far I could make it.

I made it pretty flippin far, I guess the OBS trucks lie. When it is on Touching the top of the E. You have a good 30-40 miles.

[BudDog]

Thats something I dont want to find out about. I try to never let my tanks get below 1/4 front or back.

[helsel_182]

thats a good way to have to purchase a new fuel pump. i apreciate the info though just glad it wasn't my truck

[highland512]

Since the fuel pumps in the tanks a cooled by fuel in the tank, when the guage is in the red there is not enough fuel to cool the pumps.

[nvrdun]

Yeah, that doesn't work all of the time either.
I could usually get to town when the needle was on E, but one day on my way to town it showed just under 1/8 and guess what.... it ran dry.
That was the last time I ever let it get that low.

[95dieselsmoke]

i always fill up at 1/4 tank. i dont see any good reason to try and push the issue i guess

[helsel_182]

i ran out once and the truck did not run right for another 50-60 miles i'm glad it finally cleared up i was worried there for a while

[korterman1]

Q: How far on empty?
A: Just far enough to get to the gas station

[Dave]

Thats actually going to vary from truck to truck as well. Depending on gearing and tire size

[Slamaxe]

If you run out, do you need to prime the injectors or just let the fuel pump run?

Slam