Originally Posted by mickster

I know with my Acura when I get the fuel light dummy light on the dash I have 2 gallons in reserve remaining or 34 miles at 17MPG (the worst I've ever gotten-so I use that as the benchmark).

The key question, and again, I don't have the manual handy-so someone please check or let me know if they know off the top of their head, is how much fuel is in reserve if the dummy light comes on---assuming there is a dummy light.

Then take the worst MPG, multiply it by the reserve and that's your minimum safe driving distance before refueling. I take the minimum and hold to it!

Best,

Michael