Low Fuel Light..is mine working?
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Low Fuel Light..is mine working?
I just added 17.1 gal of fuel to my S4.
I see the low fuel light working with the key on/engine off, so I know IT works, but is it possible that if im not seeing it come on when I have to add that much gas..that the sender isnt working right?
I see the low fuel light working with the key on/engine off, so I know IT works, but is it possible that if im not seeing it come on when I have to add that much gas..that the sender isnt working right?
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Comes on at about 3 gallons before empty.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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It has to get SUPER low for the light to come on....since when it lights up, essentially it is lighting up the remaining 1/4 tank or so.... The most I have EVER put in my street 88 when the warning light came on was about 19.5 gallons...
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The tank holds 86 liters (22.7 US gallons), 8 (2.1 US gallons) of which are listed as "reserve". So, the "reserve" light should come on at about 2 gallons left. That's what mine seems to do.
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As Hilton says. And a funnel. Or a rolled up newspaper. Or an old piece of cardboard. Anything to make a funnel. It is impossible to get fuel from can to 928 petrol tank without some intermediate device. How do I know this??
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And i believe its on a different circuit than the fuel sender??....meaning, your gauge may not work but the low fuel light will when it gets low enough. I dont drive to far in my car and always drive it unil the red light comes on then Im good for another 25 beyond that tops.
Flying, well, thats a little different.
Flying, well, thats a little different.
