Low gas indicator

DYNAZOR · 11-26-2012, 05:58 PM

Same with mine. I can start a trip and the gauge says "45 Miles" til empty. I drive 5 miles and it flashes "---". It bugs me.

JungleZ · 11-26-2012, 06:47 PM

I hate that because I'm only getting 12-14mpg so every freaking last mile counts

kidkotic2001 · 11-27-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

I hate that because I'm only getting 12-14mpg so every freaking last mile counts

You cant be getting that low millage I cant see that.

Montez · 11-27-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

You cant be getting that low millage I cant see that.

He can be if he's gunning it at almost every light and on ramp.

JungleZ · 11-27-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

You cant be getting that low millage I cant see that.

yup all city driving, im sure if i did any highway driving i would be getting anywhere from 16-23mpg, but all city driving stop and go = 12-15 at best for me.

and granny driving this car doesn't do anything, i actually get better mpg with my AC on first car to ever do that.

NickTurnon · 11-27-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

I hate that because I'm only getting 12-14mpg so every freaking last mile counts

WTF? Haha

Cmike2780 · 11-27-2012, 12:45 AM

Damage by sediments is actually one of those urban automotive myths. The pump sits at the bottom of the tank regardless and has protective screens to prevent any of that stuff from damaging the Engine. This might have been more valid in the past, but newer gas tanks are less prone to corrosion. You also have a fuel filter. Where it could cause damage to the pump is because running completely out of gas prevents lubrication to the pump and causes it to fail prematurely.

Haboob · 11-27-2012, 07:54 AM

I wonder if the accuracy (or lack thereof) has changed with the 2013 models?

Not sure I'm going to be a fan of the digital fuel gauge. I like knowing I'm able to take mine down to when it's flashing (~1g remaining) and knowing I can get another 10mi if I need to.

11-26-2012, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 14	Same with mine. I can start a trip and the gauge says "45 Miles" til empty. I drive 5 miles and it flashes "---". It bugs me. Mannysrt8 likes this.

11-27-2012, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Damage by sediments is actually one of those urban automotive myths. The pump sits at the bottom of the tank regardless and has protective screens to prevent any of that stuff from damaging the Engine. This might have been more valid in the past, but newer gas tanks are less prone to corrosion. You also have a fuel filter. Where it could cause damage to the pump is because running completely out of gas prevents lubrication to the pump and causes it to fail prematurely. IDZRVIT, onzedge, Mr&Mrs and 1 others like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 11-27-2012 at 12:48 AM.

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11-26-2012, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	I hate that because I'm only getting 12-14mpg so every freaking last mile counts

11-27-2012, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1388	I wonder if the accuracy (or lack thereof) has changed with the 2013 models? Not sure I'm going to be a fan of the digital fuel gauge. I like knowing I'm able to take mine down to when it's flashing (~1g remaining) and knowing I can get another 10mi if I need to.