Overhead Computer (Miles to Empty Question)
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From: Edmond, OK
Originally Posted by Twin Tritons
I believe miles to empty is computed from the fuel consumption rate from the previous tank.
For example, if you were towing and getting 10 MPG then refilled your 38 gallon tank, the gauge should read 380 miles to empty. If you were unloaded and getting 15 MPG and refilled the same 38 gallon tank, it would read 570 miles to empty.
I don't believe the Distance To Empty is smart enough to recalculate based upon changing fuel consumption, at least not in my 2004 F-350's.
For example, if you were towing and getting 10 MPG then refilled your 38 gallon tank, the gauge should read 380 miles to empty. If you were unloaded and getting 15 MPG and refilled the same 38 gallon tank, it would read 570 miles to empty.
I don't believe the Distance To Empty is smart enough to recalculate based upon changing fuel consumption, at least not in my 2004 F-350's.
Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.
The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds when you have approximately:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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></o>- 50 miles (80 km) left before you run out of fuel<o></o>
- 25 miles (40 km)<o></o>
- 10 miles (16 km)<o></o>
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From: Fort. Lauderdale FL,
Mine also resets on the fly without shutting the truck off. Takes a few min but it does. I hardley ever shut my truck down at the pump. I drive 80 miles to to and from work a day and i live right around the corner from the station. I drive my truck the 40 some-odd miles home like any other, and i have been told over the years from different diesel owners that its better to leave it run the to shut it down and start it back up right away. My buddy has over 100k on his 7.3 filling up without shut down and i'm at 28K. I probably shut down 1 out of 10 or less then that. The lie-o meter actuly starts moving as its being pumped in. Takes a good few miles to get it up to where its supposed to be though. How do you "harpoon" the tank and where on it i would love to speed it up mine clicks at like 26 and i usually have to hold the handle at like 1/4 pressure to take it to 31 gallons. thanks sorry for the long post
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