How far can you take the HCH-II beyond 0 bars on the Fuel gauge?
 

This Thread was started by Xcel (Wayne) and is really quite Funny. I think everyone will enjoy it: It is about my travels in my New HCH II. (Tiger)

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http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666

Re: How far can you take the HCH-II beyond 0 bars on the Fuel gauge?
 

I have made it about 100 miles and could have keep going without gas bars lit up. I have been wanting to do a real test by keeping a can of gas in the trunk to refill when I run out but I have been too busy.

Re: How far can you take the HCH-II beyond 0 bars on the Fuel gauge?
 

Adam;

Yeah I think it depends on alot of different variables like speed, wind, A/C, cruise on or off, hills, rain etc.

Gas can a must for a real test: ;)

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I hit the zero bars on the last tank. The math said I had another 80-100 miles. The brain said " Find a gas station fool."

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Last time I went to zero bars, I stopped right away and filled up to within a half gallon of the supposed tank size, leading me to believe I only had about 25 miles left. Enough to make me think it's more of a real gas gauge than any other car I've had.

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On my first fill up I took it down to one bar and had to put 10.39 gallons.

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Another 100 miles of gentle i.e. less than 50 mph driving. To give 600 miles, in my case, over all. But why bother? I am content to refill when the last bar goes out (and do not wish to carry a gas can).

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very interesting article...but, i don't see me doing that. at least someone was brave enough to find out for us.

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Well, at least now, I'll stop rushing to find a gas station when I hit 2 bars.

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I seem to recall reading in the owner's manual that running it to empty could damage the catalytic converter. I should probably go back and see if I can find that warning before attempting to run it too low myself.

Aneil