KTempleton Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Pulling into work today and my gas light came on. I never have let it get lower than 1/4 tank or so. But on my lunch break I realized I left my wallet at home. I have some loose change in console but was wondering if anyone new an estimate about how much fuel or mileage there is left when it comes on. My old Tacoma got about15 and my g/f's Corolla get about 40. Doubt that's the case here but wondering if it's worth risking the drive home Go easy on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 2 gallons remaining approx is what it is supposed to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 2 gallons remaining approx is what it is supposed to be. Is that the same for the wd21's too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Vier Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Mine usually indicates about 3-4. I Will fill up when it first comes on and tank will only take 17-18 gallons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hit mine too often...think she burned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Is that the same for the wd21's too? Again, that is what it is 'supposed' to be in prefect working condition. Vehicle age, crud on the sender from years of exposure, and being on a flat surface and so forth will effect all of this. Also, keep in mind when the the vehicle will no longer run and the fuel pump can no longer pick up fuel, there is still about 1/2 gallon of gas left. so when the fuel light comes on you in effect should really have 1-1/2 gallons of usable fuel left! Edited July 6, 2012 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 In my experience, the low fuel warning light glows steadily when there's a little under 3 gallons left. Calculate your distance to empty using your estimated MPG, and that will tell you whether you can make it home or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) VQ35 Pathfinders have a 21 gallon tank supposedly. My gas light comes on when I have burned through about 16 to 16.5 gallons of gas, approximately at 270 miles. I have a 2WD though, your mileage will vary. Edited July 6, 2012 by Towncivilian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I always wait for the low fuel indicator to come on before filling up. Like the guys stated above, I can never get more than 17 gallons in her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottZ Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Does a 97 SE have a low fuel light? I don't think it does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Does a 97 SE have a low fuel light? I don't think it does... There should be a pretty obvious light located on the "E" on your fuel gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefferjoe Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have seen my light on once.....it only comes on when i have no gas in the tank....havent seen it since last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychopathy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I try not to let mine get that low...the fuel pump is in the tank and it depends on the gasoline around it to keep it cool...my brother-in-law is a Nissan mechanic and he told that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I try not to let mine get that low...the fuel pump is in the tank and it depends on the gasoline around it to keep it cool...my brother-in-law is a Nissan mechanic and he told that. I don't think this is true. I think as long as there is fuel flow through the pump, the pump will receive sufficient cooling. I can't imagine that the entire tank capacity would not be there to use without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychopathy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 1/4 tank or so at least....he's been Nissan certified for 20 years....I'll take his advice. Running it dry every now and then won't hurt them...but constantly running them to the point of being dry will take it's toll on them. I work in a chemical plant with submersible pumps...they like liquid around them too or they'll eventually burn up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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