Deltarider99

Ok, so I read that the RA has a 13.2 gallon tank. I've driven the car a few times down to where the 'empty warning' light comes on, and the needle is right down at E. When I refill it, it fills to 10 gallons.

Has anyone else had these problems? Has anybody filled up to more than 10? And, what's the avg. mileage you're getting on a tank of gas?

Thanks.

xstephenx

iTrader: (1)

I have noticed that, I think the warning light comes on with like 3 gallons left. Because I have gone another 70 miles with the warning light on and then put 12.5 gallons in my tank.

spyderx

iTrader: (17)

Me too, averaging 25 to 26mpg mixed driving.

Deltarider99

So wait, if Sypder's having similar issues, this is a Mitsu thing? I'm new to this, having come from a Cavalier where the light pops on if you're down to like half a gallon.

lkwdkuraj02

I've noticed the same thing, and as soon as the light comes on I rush to the nearest gas station, and yeah, then it fills up to 10.5 or so gallons......I get about 22 mpg per tank...mixed driving.....the most I have experienced is 27/28 straight freeway 80+mph for the whole tank.....

ski10804life

iTrader: (7)

yeah i only get 10 gallons when i fill it up also

Dew

My gas tank is fine, I ran it down low today and put 11 gallons into it and it wasn't full. Just remember you still have gas floating around in your hoses and the engine and at the bottom of your tank, which can easily add up to 2 gallons.

ohcanada_00

iTrader: (3)

yeah even my 02 was the same way. I actually drove 100 miles after my gas light came on in my 2002 lancer but so far my 04 is the same way. This is one of those 'problems' that really isn't a problem though. It's almost like a safety net.

spyderx

iTrader: (17)

No man, spyder is my second ride now. I was referring to my 04' Lancer Sportback LS w/ MIVEC...

spyderx

iTrader: (17)

damn, come to think of it now, I do get around 25mpg in my 4G63 Turbo Spyder GST....

rentaslut

my OZ light turns on in my 2003 lancer when i have 10litres left exactly

TheDriver11421

I'm guessing the light just comes on as a precaution, which is good. You're not supposed to run your gas tank dry.

Deltarider99

Cool, that's what I thought, but I was just makin' sure. Thanks a bunch guys!

chucko_66

i generally go about 25-30 miles after the gas light comes on and only put around 10-11 gallons in. i have been averaging about 25-26 mpg at around 75-80. but if i go the speed limit i get closer to 30 mpg. so i generally get around 25-26. but that beats the hell out of my jeep, 15mpg on the freeway if i am lucky and 12mpg around town.