gas tank capacity

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2011, 12:17 AM

The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill.

ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter.

kenchan · 08-19-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill.

ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter.

mantella87 · 08-19-2011, 06:54 AM

My tank has never been below half. She's never too thirsty.

gurneyeagle · 08-19-2011, 06:58 AM

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?

I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

Pelican170 · 08-19-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?

I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

Ive always heard that the condensation/water builds up at empty so its good to keep it not too low...

cheshirecat · 08-19-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?
I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

Back in the day when underground gas containers were metal and would rust, yes.

Now, they're much more resistant to corrosion which makes "sediment" a non-issue.

08-19-2011, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill. ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter. DLSTR, Troyz and Ghostvette like this.

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08-19-2011, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 16	My tank has never been below half. She's never too thirsty.

08-19-2011, 06:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20216	Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low? I rarely go below 1/4 tank.