08 GL 450 - out of gas...
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08 GL 450 - out of gas...
On vacation, wife just ran out of gas but the gauge was still on 'reserve fuel' - hadn't hit the bottom of the gauge and the console hadn't displayed the "Refuel now" warning. It's 14 degrees here. Wondering if maybe that contributed to an inaccurate reading. any ideas?
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03 Nissan Altima 2.5S, 07 MB GL450
Well that's strange and flat out sucks. I honestly don't know if the below freezing temperature would have any role/factor in it but I personally try to fill up my tank everytime the needle hits 1/4.
That way the gas doesn't have to explode up everytime to power the car to go. So I don't have to change my fuel filter with a shorter life span.
That way the gas doesn't have to explode up everytime to power the car to go. So I don't have to change my fuel filter with a shorter life span.
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I think the temp may be able to contribute to a gas reading. I know it did years ago on an older Chevy... as I ran out when it was stuck on 1/4 tank. But I also would think that new technology should be able to adjust accordingly. Bummer. But I bet she fills up around 1/4 tank more often.
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That story sounds like what my wife would do when it is cold out: "Honey, it was so cold I kept driving it hoping I could get where I was going and hoping not to actually HAVE to get out and put fuel in until after it warmed up"!
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