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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Question Check Gage Light

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The Check gage light on my wife's Ex is not lighting up when the fuel level is low. I have checked about everything. It lights up at startup, but not when the fuel is low. Has anyone else had this?
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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How low do you let it get? Mine does not come on until it is on the "E" line.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Actually, that is another way to make the driver aware of the low fuel. Read the owners manual and it'll tell you the Check Gauge light will come on when the fuel level is below a gallon....

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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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For one yes I have read the manual. I set the float/switch so the light comes on earlier. She ran out of fuel on the hwy on Wed. At 1.10$/Lt here in Canada that works out as 4.40$ US/Gal. So some times she holds out, too long.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I've filled up several times just after the light comes on and I've had about 5.5L left in my 65.5L tank.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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If I let it drop below a quarter my wife will have my legs broken.
 
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I realize it depends on driving style and vehicle maintenance but what are people gettin' for mileage after the 'Check Gage' light to indicate low fuel comes on?
 
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Holy ressurection.
 
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