How accurate is miles left in the tank?

[Sykotyk]

Actually, on mine 0 DTE will have 0 gallons. Had 90 DTE and it took 11.5 gallons.
90 / 40 mpg =2.25 gal 11.5 + 2.25 = 13.75 which is the tank size....
BTW: the (observed) 5% better gas mileage using 91 octane (as the manual recommends) is still holding true.

The actual tank is much bigger that the stated size. The dte is calculated on the 13.8 gallon size. You are not a few hundred feet from running out when you hit zero. I've gone 20mi over and no issues. Most I've ever filled up was about 14.5g. I usually go until I am less than 10mte

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[wax87]

I was always curious as to why they said don't let your tank get too low. My father always used to just tell me keep it above half. Never knew why, just figured he was probably smarter than I was so i never questioned it.

Fuel actually cools the fuel pump

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Actually, on mine 0 DTE will have 0 gallons. Had 90 DTE and it took 11.5 gallons.
90 / 40 mpg =2.25 gal 11.5 + 2.25 = 13.75 which is the tank size....
BTW: the (observed) 5% better gas mileage using 91 octane (as the manual recommends) is still holding true.

Actually the members here on the hybrid that have actually ran their tank physically dry have reported going 50-70 miles (some maybe more) past MTE and report 16 or more gallons after topping (NOT RECCOMENDED) tank off. MTE = 0 appears to be designed to leave the required physical reserve in the tank for those that buy their gas $3-$5 at a time!

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