Running out of fuel

alexmish · #1 07-07-2009, 11:11 AM

I was told by other BMW owners that when it hits 0, it is zero..... unlike other manufacturers...

Markost12 · #2 07-07-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alexmish

I was told by other BMW owners that when it hits 0, it is zero..... unlike other manufacturers...

In the manual it says the tank is 22.5 gallons with the reserve capacity of 2.6 galons and since I always full the tank abt 22 gallons, I reckon I can still go.

Well, I will try it tomorrow because I realized that I have 3 miles to go and the closest gas station is 15 miles away.

Markost12 · #3 07-08-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Markost12

In the manual it says the tank is 22.5 gallons with the reserve capacity of 2.6 galons and since I always full the tank abt 22 gallons, I reckon I can still go.

Well, I will try it tomorrow because I realized that I have 3 miles to go and the closest gas station is 15 miles away.

I made it. Driving it gently for 15 miles. The computer was changing from 1 to 4 on the way and when I pulled into the gas station ended up with 0.7 miles to go (or 1 km on my computer).
I filled the tank to 23 gallons (86.5 Liters).

UoweDucks · #4 07-08-2009, 03:32 PM

Don't push it!

Went from an Acura to my X5. Two weeks in ran out of gas right at the exit. First time that has happened since my 68 mustang in HS.

rh71 · #5 07-08-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by UoweDucks

Don't push it!

Went from an Acura to my X5. Two weeks in ran out of gas right at the exit. First time that has happened since my 68 mustang in HS.

what happens? Ignition off and you just roll? What about electrical power or brake power?