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Originally Posted by jbollt
I know its not the appropriate thread, but the current conversation causes me to mention this, my biggest complaint with the TCH: The overly pessimistic fuel gauge! Even though I know I have many miles to go, even after driving for a while with the gauge below empty, I still usually only put in 14.5 gallons!!! The gauge and low fuel light are obvioulsy desgined for the gas only Camrys...possible both 4 cyl and V6! Why couldn't they calibrate this one for thr Hybrids economy?
OK, off my soap box, I love my TCH!
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I have seen some discussions on this issue point to the fact that the fuel pump is within the gassoline area, which keeps it cooler. If you run so low that you are out, the fuel does not cool the fuel pump, so it will fail sooner. I have no idea if this is true or not.