Fuel consumption calculators, the ones giving you "miles to empty" are imperfect. Even with today's tech they are imperfect. Also refueling is imperfect and inconsistent with today's odd molded tank shapes, air spaces, emissions equipment, and so on.
What would possess you to even consider deliberately running out of gas??? Did you lose a bet? Or more like “ hey y’all, watch this”…TESTED & CONFIRMED*
HYBRIDS HAVE 16.5 Gallon Gas Tanks
Hybrid Mavericks have 16.5 gallon gas tanks, but you are not supposed to run them dry. I did, once, to get the correct information confirmed.
The computer uses 13.8 gallons for computing your range. 13.8 is the safe limit of fuel you can use EVERY TIME without fear of running out.
13.8 is the maximum you should use between refueling, but 13.8 does NOT equal empty.
You should feel confident taking it down to MTE=0 if you want.
I drove until I couldn't.
No spittering or sputtering, it just quit. Ding and "Stop Safely Now".
It allows EV driving for as long as the HV battery lasts. The range will be based on state of charge of course. You're likely to have at least one-third of a mile, probably 1 mile, at most 2 miles of EV range. The slower you go, the farther you will go. So unless the station is in sight, milk that puppy!
Gas station I used is a new one. Just installed. Just opened for business a few weeks ago. New tanks. New pumps. New nozzles. Recent calibration.
On automatic, pump pumped in 15.823 gallons until first click. 15.823 without any "topping off".
I let it rest a few seconds, then squeezed the trigger 3 more times with short rests between clicks. (Three more clicks)
Total dispensed: 16.645 gallons.
The PSA (Public Service Announcement) is this:
When people believed the tank size was 13.8 gallons, they would hesitate to use more than 11.8 (approximate) per tank, wanting to keep 2 gallons of reserve for various reasons.
At least 2 gallons exists up & beyond the 13.8, therefore drivers need not "conserve" or "reserve" any extra fuel and can drive right up to MTE 0 on a regular basis, and a little beyond, when absolutely necessary.
While I went additional "clicks" for measurement purposes this time, this is not recommended in the owner's manuals. While one or two additional clicks is generally regarded as safe to weed out premature shut-offs on overly sensitive pumps, each owner does so at his/her own risk of spills or equipment damage.
*I'm just going to say at least this much is true. There are some reports of persons adding 17+ gallons to a hybrid tank.
I agree with you. My lawn tractor is 27 years old. And it has a see through gas tank and there's never been anything at the bottom of the tank. I flip the fuel line shut off. Let it run out and leave the little bit of gas in it for next spring. Add fresh gas to last year's gas and it starts right up. I've heard people say don't get gas when the gas truck is filling the tanks. Because it stirs up the stuff at the bottom of the underground tank. But I don't think that's much of a thing anymore either.
I fill it up once a month in the summer whether I need to or notTESTED & CONFIRMED*
HYBRIDS HAVE 16.5 Gallon Gas Tanks
Hybrid Mavericks have 16.5 gallon gas tanks, but you are not supposed to run them dry. I did, once, to get the correct information confirmed.
The computer uses 13.8 gallons for computing your range. 13.8 is the safe limit of fuel you can use EVERY TIME without fear of running out.
13.8 is the maximum you should use between refueling, but 13.8 does NOT equal empty.
You should feel confident taking it down to MTE=0 if you want.
I drove until I couldn't.
No spittering or sputtering, it just quit. Ding and "Stop Safely Now".
It allows EV driving for as long as the HV battery lasts. The range will be based on state of charge of course. You're likely to have at least one-third of a mile, probably 1 mile, at most 2 miles of EV range. The slower you go, the farther you will go. So unless the station is in sight, milk that puppy!
Gas station I used is a new one. Just installed. Just opened for business a few weeks ago. New tanks. New pumps. New nozzles. Recent calibration.
On automatic, pump pumped in 15.823 gallons until first click. 15.823 without any "topping off".
I let it rest a few seconds, then squeezed the trigger 3 more times with short rests between clicks. (Three more clicks)
Total dispensed: 16.645 gallons.
The PSA (Public Service Announcement) is this:
When people believed the tank size was 13.8 gallons, they would hesitate to use more than 11.8 (approximate) per tank, wanting to keep 2 gallons of reserve for various reasons.
At least 2 gallons exists up & beyond the 13.8, therefore drivers need not "conserve" or "reserve" any extra fuel and can drive right up to MTE 0 on a regular basis, and a little beyond, when absolutely necessary.
While I went additional "clicks" for measurement purposes this time, this is not recommended in the owner's manuals. While one or two additional clicks is generally regarded as safe to weed out premature shut-offs on overly sensitive pumps, each owner does so at his/her own risk of spills or equipment damage.
*I'm just going to say at least this much is true. There are some reports of persons adding 17+ gallons to a hybrid tank.
Think it was more like..."hold my beer"
My God how much is the gas per gallon were you live, I know one thing it is absolutly out of sight i could stand these kind prices for very long, I would be Vibulating on the ground having a heart attack !!!!! here in sweet home Alabama fuel is 277 a gallonTESTED & CONFIRMED*
HYBRIDS HAVE 16.5 Gallon Gas Tanks
Hybrid Mavericks have 16.5 gallon gas tanks, but you are not supposed to run them dry. I did, once, to get the correct information confirmed.
The computer uses 13.8 gallons for computing your range. 13.8 is the safe limit of fuel you can use EVERY TIME without fear of running out.
13.8 is the maximum you should use between refueling, but 13.8 does NOT equal empty.
You should feel confident taking it down to MTE=0 if you want.
I drove until I couldn't.
No spittering or sputtering, it just quit. Ding and "Stop Safely Now".
It allows EV driving for as long as the HV battery lasts. The range will be based on state of charge of course. You're likely to have at least one-third of a mile, probably 1 mile, at most 2 miles of EV range. The slower you go, the farther you will go. So unless the station is in sight, milk that puppy!
Gas station I used is a new one. Just installed. Just opened for business a few weeks ago. New tanks. New pumps. New nozzles. Recent calibration.
On automatic, pump pumped in 15.823 gallons until first click. 15.823 without any "topping off".
I let it rest a few seconds, then squeezed the trigger 3 more times with short rests between clicks. (Three more clicks)
Total dispensed: 16.645 gallons.
The PSA (Public Service Announcement) is this:
When people believed the tank size was 13.8 gallons, they would hesitate to use more than 11.8 (approximate) per tank, wanting to keep 2 gallons of reserve for various reasons.
At least 2 gallons exists up & beyond the 13.8, therefore drivers need not "conserve" or "reserve" any extra fuel and can drive right up to MTE 0 on a regular basis, and a little beyond, when absolutely necessary.
While I went additional "clicks" for measurement purposes this time, this is not recommended in the owner's manuals. While one or two additional clicks is generally regarded as safe to weed out premature shut-offs on overly sensitive pumps, each owner does so at his/her own risk of spills or equipment damage.
*I'm just going to say at least this much is true. There are some reports of persons adding 17+ gallons to a hybrid tank.
Prices are high out here in the west. It sucks to live out here. They don't even allow you to marry your cousin either.
I had a 96 Explorer. As soon as the light came on, if you parked it facing downhill, it would be empty. If you parked facing uphill, you'd have another 30 miles. Very annoying.
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