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*tomato* · 05-13-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

... also, you probably are someone who don't pay too much attention do the speed you are going at. And you probably is someone who forgets to turn on the headlights at night??

and you're probably someone who jumps to conclusions a lot, probably

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Originally Posted by 127.0.0.1

probably.

it is not rocket science.

Toyota did all they could putting a gas gauge in that
blinks when YOU NEED TO GET MORE

no one can help you after that, except take your keys away

ahem... *cough* *cough* easy, there, guys.

drew999 · 05-13-2010, 02:14 PM

i'm not blaming toyota or making excuses. I'm having a go at myself. i'm clearly a moron

*tomato* · 05-13-2010, 02:33 PM

^ So you were wondering if you're the only one?

Yaris Hilton · 05-13-2010, 02:44 PM

When the last bar first starts blinking on mine, it takes 10 gallons to fill it. If it's an 11.1 gallon tank, that's 1.1 at first blink.

JumpmanYaris · 05-13-2010, 02:51 PM

Lmao at title

MadMax · 05-13-2010, 02:57 PM

Whereas I commend you for wanting to keep your eyes on the road and the vehicles around you, I am sure there are plenty of opportunities in Los Angeles to check your gas level with all the red lights and stop signs. Make it a habit to scan your gauges when you're sitting and make a mental note that it goes from two bars to one flashing bar in one step, so once you see that flashing it's time to get gas!

I for one tend to drive the tank near fumes but since I track my consumption and range on a regular basis I have a pretty accurate idea of how far I can push a tank of gas. It's both an art and a science...

Cheers! M2

mryaris · 05-13-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

When the last bar first starts blinking on mine, it takes 10 gallons to fill it. If it's an 11.1 gallon tank, that's 1.1 at first blink.

My Yaris is the same way. I keep records of all my fill-ups and know that my mileage is usually 38-40MPG, so I monitor the trip odometer as well as the fuel guage. Knowing that it takes 10 gallons to fill up when I hit the last bar, I look at the odo and see where I'm at. That let's me know how much further I can go before I run out.

For example, on my last tank the last bar started flashing at 392 miles, so I knew I was getting around 39 MPG that tank and could confortably drive another 20 miles without fear of running out of gas. Generally speaking, I don't fill up until the last bar starts flashing.....I see no reason to fill up earlier than that. One perk of driving a Yaris is not having to fill up so frequently, so why do it voluntarily?

As for the OP, I have no real criticism for running out of gas, but would suggest (as others already have) that you pick a point to fill up at.....whether it's the second to last bar or a certain mileage and stick with it.

fnkngrv · 05-13-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mryaris

As for the OP, I have no real criticism for running out of gas, but would suggest (as others already have) that you pick a point to fill up at.....whether it's the second to last bar or a certain mileage and stick with it.

yup and if you mod don't forget that may impact your results.

bronsin · 05-13-2010, 05:23 PM

I fill up when the tank hits half full. Never ran out of gas in over 30 years. That means buying gas every two weeks.

Rain · 05-13-2010, 05:24 PM

I think I kinda get you now.. do you forget to fill up because you don't have to do it as often as you did with your other cars?

N9QGS · 05-13-2010, 05:43 PM

Aothachos,

So there is two blinking modes and there is not a mode where the gauge is blank before running out? Cause I have reached the normal blinky and I was always under the impression you have 1.5 gallons left. si I figured I could go about 50-60 miles cause I get about 38 mpg, but after about 15 to 20 miles it starts blinking fast, and I had filled up shortly after that cause I wasn't sure if something more woudl happen after the rapid blinky before you were out... Cause even then I still was only able to put 10.2 gallons in, so I still believe I could have gone more than the length of the original normal blinky.... but what you say supports the fast blink last longer.... hahah Did I confuse anyone yet.. Im just looking for confirmation. Ron

mryaris · 05-13-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I fill up when the tank hits half full.

On your next tank, fill up when the tank hits half empty and see if it helps. ;)

nemelek · 05-13-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drew999

has this happened to anyone else?

To me no. Not in 37 years of driving. I did data a girl who ran out of gas a few times. She also never changed the oil. After 80,000 miles the car stopped working. She drove until the steel belts came through the rubber and had a blow out before she bought new tires. The sad part was that she was never at fault. There was always someone or something else to blame. It has been 25 years since I've seen her. I hope that she grew up and now takes personal responsibility for things in her life.

bronsin · 05-13-2010, 07:22 PM

Half empty?

mryaris · 05-13-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Half empty?

You know the old saying....is the glass half full or half empty? If you say half full then you're an optimist, half empty means your a pessimist. Me? I see the tank (or glass, if you will) as varying levels of emptiness....it's only full at the beginning, any other time and it's just more empty than it was. So if you fill your tank when it's half full then you also fill it up when it's half empty.....that was the joke. <insert rim shot here>

IllusionX · 05-13-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

and you're probably someone who jumps to conclusions a lot, probably

yeppers :P

i don't know what's getting on me lately, but oh well!!

to OP: i think taking a few minutes to pass by a gas station and be late than TRYING not to be late and run out of gas. Your opinion on the needle gas gauche is ok, your choice, but i mean.. will the needle help you look at your gauge more?

bronsin · 05-13-2010, 09:06 PM

OK...I just never contemplated the expression "half empty" before. It doesnt make sense!

jambo101 · 05-14-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drew999

am i just a moron or what. I have ran out of gas three times and have been seriously low countless other times because i don't notice the gas meter....
.

The gas gauge is there, if you dont want to look at it to the point that you are continually running out of gas

maybe automobile driving should be replaced with public transit in this case

05-13-2010, 02:33 PM	#21
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	^ So you were wondering if you're the only one? __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

05-13-2010, 02:57 PM	#24
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Whereas I commend you for wanting to keep your eyes on the road and the vehicles around you, I am sure there are plenty of opportunities in Los Angeles to check your gas level with all the red lights and stop signs. Make it a habit to scan your gauges when you're sitting and make a mental note that it goes from two bars to one flashing bar in one step, so once you see that flashing it's time to get gas! I for one tend to drive the tank near fumes but since I track my consumption and range on a regular basis I have a pretty accurate idea of how far I can push a tank of gas. It's both an art and a science... Cheers! M2 __________________

05-13-2010, 05:43 PM	#29
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	Aothachos, So there is two blinking modes and there is not a mode where the gauge is blank before running out? Cause I have reached the normal blinky and I was always under the impression you have 1.5 gallons left. si I figured I could go about 50-60 miles cause I get about 38 mpg, but after about 15 to 20 miles it starts blinking fast, and I had filled up shortly after that cause I wasn't sure if something more woudl happen after the rapid blinky before you were out... Cause even then I still was only able to put 10.2 gallons in, so I still believe I could have gone more than the length of the original normal blinky.... but what you say supports the fast blink last longer.... hahah Did I confuse anyone yet.. Im just looking for confirmation. Ron __________________ 198K Miles

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drew999 Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 6	i'm not blaming toyota or making excuses. I'm having a go at myself. i'm clearly a moron

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bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	OK...I just never contemplated the expression "half empty" before. It doesnt make sense!