I filled up our 500TA after the fuel light had been on, but could only squeeze in 30.47ltrs.
After the fuel light came on, the range went to zero (actually as set of dashed lines). Within a few miles, the range went to 20odd miles and the light had gone out. I carried on on my shopping trip and 20miles later I called in at Tesco for some petrol. At that time, the range was showing 50odd miles.
Mind you, the fuel light had come on when I got to the top of our lane. It's VERY steep, so what fuel was left had gone to the back of the tank. Therefore the fuel level sensor is at the front of the tank.
This means that you can ONLY tell how much fuel you have, with the car stationary and level. Maybe the range figure is ok at a constant speed on a level road, but varying the speed and steep hills leave the readout somewhat wanting.
Regards,
Mick.
After the fuel light came on, the range went to zero (actually as set of dashed lines). Within a few miles, the range went to 20odd miles and the light had gone out. I carried on on my shopping trip and 20miles later I called in at Tesco for some petrol. At that time, the range was showing 50odd miles.
Mind you, the fuel light had come on when I got to the top of our lane. It's VERY steep, so what fuel was left had gone to the back of the tank. Therefore the fuel level sensor is at the front of the tank.
This means that you can ONLY tell how much fuel you have, with the car stationary and level. Maybe the range figure is ok at a constant speed on a level road, but varying the speed and steep hills leave the readout somewhat wanting.
Regards,
Mick.
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