Why the top fuel level bar lasts so long - Toyota Yaris Forums

DonM · 06-05-2012, 07:53 AM

I don't understand why anyone would want to let their fuel level drop to less than a 1/4 of a tank as I was always under the impression that any crud that may have been accumulated from using "dirty" gas is usually sitting at the bottom of the tank.

I know of 2 people who ran out of gas and a short time later - their fuel pumps died (one of them was a Chev Montana van and the cost to repair the fuel pump was $750.00).

nookandcrannycar · 06-17-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DonM

I don't understand why anyone would want to let their fuel level drop to less than a 1/4 of a tank as I was always under the impression that any crud that may have been accumulated from using "dirty" gas is usually sitting at the bottom of the tank.

I know of 2 people who ran out of gas and a short time later - their fuel pumps died (one of them was a Chev Montana van and the cost to repair the fuel pump was $750.00).

....218,480 miles on original fuel pump still doing its job in my car. Also see Why?'s reply about quality gas and level within gas tank.

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06-05-2012, 07:53 AM	#1
DonM Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan, 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 30	I don't understand why anyone would want to let their fuel level drop to less than a 1/4 of a tank as I was always under the impression that any crud that may have been accumulated from using "dirty" gas is usually sitting at the bottom of the tank. I know of 2 people who ran out of gas and a short time later - their fuel pumps died (one of them was a Chev Montana van and the cost to repair the fuel pump was $750.00).