Fuel light = 7 Litres left?

Poop · 10-10-2005, 17:06

Am i right in thinking that there is approx 7 litres left when the fuel light comes on? (Fabia vRS)

If so, then how many more steady miles am i good for when this warning sounds?

I have realised already that the trip computer for 'miles left' can't be relied upon

Thanks in advance forumites!

Moose · 10-10-2005, 17:13

I think thats roughly 7 litres yes. And it depends on where you drive, short, long, slow, quick etc that determines how many miles you will get. But normal driving expect 50ish.

neilwilliams · 10-10-2005, 17:44

If it helps, a gallon is roughly 4.55 litres.

WW_VRS · 10-10-2005, 18:02

I've done 60 miles 'on the light' driving at 70ish mph - no faster for sure. I was trying to conserve fuel though - I wouldn't recommend completely running on empty anyway as you may get crud from the tank going into the filter etc, I know it's meant to filter it out, but it's still best if it doesn't have to.

If you go for it it wont be too great

dstev2000 · 10-10-2005, 18:12

Yeah! fuel light bingo baby!

How far do you dare to go?

WW_VRS · 10-10-2005, 18:33

Think 60 miles on the light was about the limit I'd go for -

beedie · 10-10-2005, 19:12

my fuel light always pops on about 60 miles to pump. pushed it out to 84.3 last week and was still going. does anyone know if the engine has top be primed if it runs dry and is ther en easy way?

dstev2000 · 10-10-2005, 19:15

never had the balls to go long enough to run dry, had the needle below the lowest marker though

ChrisRs · 10-10-2005, 19:18

Mine said 55 miles when it bleeped and the light came on. Took me by surprise. 55miles is a bit premature I think !!

jasonordeholmes · 10-10-2005, 19:29

hey guys i did 115 miles with the fuel light on, was doing 58mph in 6th doing 70mpg lol!!
god i love the furby VRS!!!

Moose · 10-10-2005, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by beedie

my fuel light always pops on about 60 miles to pump. pushed it out to 84.3 last week and was still going. does anyone know if the engine has top be primed if it runs dry and is ther en easy way?

I ran my Clio dry. And it was just fuel in and start her up. That was petrol mind, I'd guess most engines are ok these days. But no guarentees.

mcbunny · 11-10-2005, 08:49

on the light i can usually get 70 ish miles out of it then about another 50 ish when it reads 0 miles left

MikeF · 11-10-2005, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbunny

on the light i can usually get 70 ish miles out of it then about another 50 ish when it reads 0 miles left

I dare not run more than five miles when it reads zero but this is good to know

mcbunny · 11-10-2005, 15:29

well its easy to tell when it hits zero fill up to the top

then the difference between tank size and the amount you put in gives you the amount left so you can work out how many miles it will do

MikeF · 11-10-2005, 15:35

smart ar5e

flatfourburble · 11-10-2005, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by beedie

my fuel light always pops on about 60 miles to pump. pushed it out to 84.3 last week and was still going. does anyone know if the engine has top be primed if it runs dry and is ther en easy way?

I think the pump will cut out before that happens. So all you need to do is refill and off you go.

Though dont hold me to it.

Sam Tan · 11-10-2005, 16:04

Just filled mine up, about 4 miles after light came on and it took 38.99 lits so seems pretty acurate. Just for info it did 360 miles to get to that which worked out at 41.95, mainly around town so it seems pretty good.

mcbunny · 11-10-2005, 16:32

45 litre tank and lowest i had it was 3litres left that was after about 15 after 0

SteVRs · 11-10-2005, 18:35

I've had 0 miles on the computer and it took almost exactly 43 litres, so assumption is 2 litres when it tells you it's dry. How far that'll get you depends on driving style I guess. As stated, as cars age they get cr*p in the tanks which can harm your car (though diesels invariably have much better filtering systems before the fuel enters the engine).

PJW -VRS · 11-10-2005, 19:09

Hi
Got 48 LTS in my last fill up which includes the expansion tank....
I alway`s press the tit in the filler neck several times ...... if you
listen carefully you can hear the air escaping

I use shell diesel currently 95.9p

10-10-2005, 17:06	#1
Poop Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 27 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fuel light = 7 Litres left? Am i right in thinking that there is approx 7 litres left when the fuel light comes on? (Fabia vRS) If so, then how many more steady miles am i good for when this warning sounds? I have realised already that the trip computer for 'miles left' can't be relied upon Thanks in advance forumites!

10-10-2005, 17:13	#2
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,938 Members Car: None Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I think thats roughly 7 litres yes. And it depends on where you drive, short, long, slow, quick etc that determines how many miles you will get. But normal driving expect 50ish. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

10-10-2005, 17:44	#3
neilwilliams Techie Teacher Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 957 Members Car: VW Golf TDI SE 5door Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If it helps, a gallon is roughly 4.55 litres. __________________ Neil Williams History: Fabia 1.4 8v, Fabia 1.4 16v, Fabia vRS Now driving a Golf Mk5 tdi Teachers click HERE for free resources.

10-10-2005, 18:02	#4
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,965 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 51 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	I've done 60 miles 'on the light' driving at 70ish mph - no faster for sure. I was trying to conserve fuel though - I wouldn't recommend completely running on empty anyway as you may get crud from the tank going into the filter etc, I know it's meant to filter it out, but it's still best if it doesn't have to. If you go for it it wont be too great __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

10-10-2005, 18:12	#5
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,113 Members Car: 2 Octavia IIs: an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 51 Thanked 179 Times in 163 Posts	Yeah! fuel light bingo baby! How far do you dare to go? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

10-10-2005, 18:33	#6
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,965 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 51 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Think 60 miles on the light was about the limit I'd go for - __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

10-10-2005, 19:12	#7
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 430 Members Car: Fabia VRS '04 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	my fuel light always pops on about 60 miles to pump. pushed it out to 84.3 last week and was still going. does anyone know if the engine has top be primed if it runs dry and is ther en easy way?

10-10-2005, 19:15	#8
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,113 Members Car: 2 Octavia IIs: an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 51 Thanked 179 Times in 163 Posts	never had the balls to go long enough to run dry, had the needle below the lowest marker though __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

10-10-2005, 19:18	#9
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,962 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 16 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Mine said 55 miles when it bleeped and the light came on. Took me by surprise. 55miles is a bit premature I think !!

10-10-2005, 19:29	#10
jasonordeholmes BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: hampshire Posts: 130 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey guys i did 115 miles with the fuel light on, was doing 58mph in 6th doing 70mpg lol!! god i love the furby VRS!!!

11-10-2005, 08:49	#12
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Members Car: Brabus Roadster Coupe Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	on the light i can usually get 70 ish miles out of it then about another 50 ish when it reads 0 miles left __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

11-10-2005, 15:29	#14
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Members Car: Brabus Roadster Coupe Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well its easy to tell when it hits zero fill up to the top then the difference between tank size and the amount you put in gives you the amount left so you can work out how many miles it will do __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

11-10-2005, 15:35	#15
MikeF Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north west uk (bury) Posts: 1,336 Members Car: Thanks: 69 Thanked 38 Times in 29 Posts	smart ar5e

11-10-2005, 16:04	#17
Sam Tan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south wales Posts: 138 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just filled mine up, about 4 miles after light came on and it took 38.99 lits so seems pretty acurate. Just for info it did 360 miles to get to that which worked out at 41.95, mainly around town so it seems pretty good.

11-10-2005, 16:32	#18
mcbunny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: York Posts: 2,601 Members Car: Brabus Roadster Coupe Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	45 litre tank and lowest i had it was 3litres left that was after about 15 after 0 __________________ First step to recovery is admitting you have a problem Hi, my name is Mike and I own a Skoda and to top it all off it’s a diesel.

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