empty tank symptoms

[MadMax]

Just to debunk some myths, it will not hurt your car to run out of gas (other than the lack of forward motion). There is no layer of sludge or particles on the bottom of your gas tank that will get sucked into your engine, nor will the fuel pump overheat. And the tank is sealed, so condensation is not an issue. What little water vapor that may occur should clear itself out; and if not, a gas additive every once and a while will sort it out.

No, when you run out of gas you simply run out of gas, and have to walk to get some more. It is an inconvenience, but not detrimental to the vehicle.

And as always, b_hickman11 has the numbers right, according to the manual. You have 1.6 gallons left when the last bar starts to blink, and 1.1. gallons when it starts to blink twice as fast.

And by the way, the other day I put 11.6 gallons in my 11.1 gallon Yaris gas tank!

Cheers! M2

[natethegreat38]

Originally Posted by MadMax

And by the way, the other day I put 11.6 gallons in my 11.1 gallon Yaris gas tank!

Cheers! M2

How so? Did you top off the tank?

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by natethegreat38

How so? Did you top off the tank?

When I fill it I wait for the auto shut-off to stop the flow of gas from the pump to the car, then top off the car manually past that...

Cheers! M2

[Forrest]

Originally Posted by MadMax

When I fill it I wait for the auto shut-off to stop the flow of gas from the pump to the car, then top off the car manually past that...

Cheers! M2

There is that little written note inside by the fuel cap that does not recommend topping off the tank past when the pump shuts off. It says the check engine light might come on.