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How far can I go with low gas light?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by omegaman2, Dec 31, 2020.

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  1. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    omegaman2

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    Gas light just came on
    Middle of nowhere
    Gas station out of gas
    How far till it runs out?
    2015 v6
    Thanks!
     
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  2. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    You are about to find out
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  3. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Good luck
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    Swiggity swangin' biggity bangin'
    I've driven about ~30mi after the gas light came on, but I really didn't want to push it.
     
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  5. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    You have Around 3-4 gallons left.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    according to my scan gauge, my 2011 v6 DCLB has 4.1 gallons left when the light goes on.
     
    tkimbar2611, Dec 31, 2020
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  7. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    Same for me. I didn't go beyond 30 miles with the light on. Was tempted to put a gas can in the truck and drive until I ran out of gas.
     
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  8. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    I went about 40 miles.
    It was a LONG 40 miles.
    I don’t recommend doing this unless “you have to”.
    It sounds like you “have to”.
     
    TnShooter, Dec 31, 2020
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  9. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    No gas, but on the positive you have internet! Good luck man 2020 seems to be ending the same way the whole year went (all the drive in the world, and no gas to get anywhere)
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Thanks for the confidence guys.....
    Just made it 33 miles & filled up!!!!
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    Bravo!! :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    How many gallons did it take?
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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  14. Dec 31, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    You had plenty...

    Having been there I know that's a very uncomfortable feeling. Glad it worked out alright.

    Happy New Year!
     
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  15. Dec 31, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    Nice work! I’ve been in the same situation as you. The taco has about 3–4 gal when the light turns on. My wife thinks otherwise and thinks we are about to run out as soon as the light turns on...I had to prove it to her a time or two . It wasn’t a peaceful drive by any means!
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Even with 3-4 gallons in the tank the engine may stop running if you start up, or down, a steep hill and the remaining fuel can't be picked up because it flows to one end of the tank. It isn't a good practice to wait until the light comes on.
     
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  17. Dec 31, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    Whew! I hate that feeling. I usually fill up when I drop below 1/2 a tank but I'm usually near a gas station.
    It's definitely a bad feeling.
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    We need a real number here someone needs to push it
     
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  19. Jan 2, 2021 at 9:23 PM
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    a bit of a follow up...
    this particular gas station i mentioned (maybe some of you are familiar with it) being out of gas is in the eastern portion of california's mojave desert. it's been my go-to for a fill up before heading out to remote desert areas numerous times even tho they price gouge, the restrooms are filthy & they charge to use the microwave. i came to count on this station, so i didn't carry my 5 gal. can when heading out that way...never again...valuable lesson learned.
     
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    Do you mind telling how you find that out? I have the 2nd version...
     
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