They claim the low fuel light comes on w/ 2 gallons left in the car, but, if I fillup at close to that time I can barely get in 8gallons. The tank holds 12g so the light has a 2gallon margin of error. Hence I am hesitant to go more than 50miles when it's that low.
On a long trip once, I pushed it... I forget exactly but I think I went 70-80 miles passed the low fuel light. Was on the highway and passed a gas exit when it came on, another one shortly thereafter, and then wouldn't you know it, next gas exit was forever away... I was sweating bullets at that point because the Mrs. was with me and asked what the 'beep' was when the low fuel came on and saw me pass the two exits as I confidently said it's got at least x miles left to go...
Well... fortunately I was able to find a station and fill up before I had to walk through the desert like Clark Griswold did. in the vacation movie. Phew. :thumbsup: