what is the farthest anyone has gone on a 6.0 once the low fuel light has turned on, i was wondering because ive gone like 30 miles and it wasnt even sputtering yet

 

NEVER, NEVER RUN YOUR TANK THAT LOW!!!

Running out of fuel in a diesel is very hard on it and introduces air into the system. As well, there is a recirculating feature for the fuel, and in the winter it won't work right or well.

Personally, I never go below 1/4 or so due to not wanting moisture in my tank and never know when you'll be in a high speed pursuit and which you had a full tank?

I don't have the exact anser your looking for, but others who are mechanics will tell you NOT to run it that low and take thge chance of running out.

Jeff

 

The system will purge out the air. However, if you run low on fuel, a leaner mixture will run the temps up. I wouldn't run it out of fuel if it was my truck. I do plan ahead and fill up by the time it is 1/8th tank. I have only run it down once to the warning light.

 

ON an average, when my light goes on and dings me, I have about 3 gallons left . . . on average.

 

I have gone almoost 65 miles but was really getting worried. Did not run out and put 36.5 gallons in.

 

I ran about 60 miles on my way to Canada this year . And I was pulling a boat .I figured the next town would have diesel and they didnt . The next town was 60 miles away . oops

 

That had to be a bit un-nerving...knowing you never want to run one of these beast out of fuel.

 

I didn't "order" my truck, so I don't know that it's even an option, but I don't know that I've seen any late models with dual tanks. Anyone know if that option is available?

I used to run my gas engine out of fuel in each tank regularly just to keep things cleaned out. Now I've trained myself not to. Even though the cruising range of the new trucks is better, it sure would be nice to be able to flip a switch when on the long hauls.

I've run about 40 miles with the low fuel light on. Which seems to come on about 1/8 tank for me. Still only put 35.5 gallons in according to my log.

38 gallong tank, -you do the math..

 

Running any fuel or gas tank empty is not advisable.

Many of the fuel pumps need the fuel or gas to lubricate and cool their operation, when low fuel or gas, this can cause over heating!!!

As well, dirt and debris will collect at the pump, where normally ir maybe suspended in the tank as it floats around. If it does get into or throught the pump, the in-line filter will or should filter it out.

The less fuel or gas in a tank, the more opportunity for water condensation to form and cause a whole other set of problems... poor performance or freezing in the winter.

TIPS FOR A LONG AND PROSPEROUS LIFE:
1) Fill up at high volume stations (diesel or gas)

2) Never fill-up when tanker truck is there since water and fuel in underground tanks will mix... when their done, water floats on top of fuel and gas and all stations pump close to bottom, but not quite. This is main reason many have water in their tanks is becuase the "mixed up" water and fuel" was pumped together into your tank!!!! When you pour an oil & water salad dressing you shake it right... well if all you want is the oil and no water, not shake!!!!

3) Keeping your tank full in winter is a must.

4) Never driving until your gas guage gets to empty - stupid anyway if you run out and it's an estimate at best - why take chances?

5) Adding diesel additives all the time or sometimes in a diesel is advisable and gas-line antifreeze in gas engines works when extremely cold (do not add gasoline additives to diesel since it contains alcohol).

6) Diesel fuel will last upto 4 months untreated and as high as 6 months if really fresh before alge and "growing things" become a problem.

Good luck,

Jeff