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stlgrym3 Apr 12, 2010 09:01 AM

how big is Evo X's reserve tank?
 
once the gas meter starts blinking, how much more gallons do we have left?

atombomb33 Apr 12, 2010 09:02 AM

I believe it's around 2.0 gallons. At least, that's what I experienced in my car. If I would hit the gas station shortly after the light went on, I would be able to put in 12.5 gallons into the 14.5 gallon tank.

YShen15118 Apr 12, 2010 10:15 AM

I remember filling up 12.7 gallons right as soon as the gas light came on, so as atombomb said, it's probably close to 1.8 - 2 gallons.

trb0sdn Apr 12, 2010 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by atombomb33 (Post 8190724)
I believe it's around 2.0 gallons. At least, that's what I experienced in my car. If I would hit the gas station shortly after the light went on, I would be able to put in 12.5 gallons into the 14.5 gallon tank.

Thirding this. Every time I've hit the station shortly after it's been in the range of 12.4-12.6 gallons.

vassili Apr 12, 2010 10:46 AM

so we can go approx. 35miles when the gas light first comes on?

stlgrym3 Apr 12, 2010 10:54 AM

so consensus is 12.5 gallons used when the light starts to flash. this is so depressing realizing that i've only had 220 miles on that tank, so that comes out to 17.6 mpg. come on, that's in the full size pickup territories. just venting, no need to start another poor gas mileage thread.

EvoXtasy2010 Apr 12, 2010 11:04 AM

You can potentially drive farther but if you fill up regularly and stop trying to squeeze every penny out you're gonna treat your fuel pump better

beetle_orange Apr 12, 2010 03:36 PM

just get gas as soon as possible. not fun running out of gas on your evo guys, trust me!

UT_Evo Apr 12, 2010 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by beetle_orange (Post 8192136)
just get gas as soon as possible. not fun running out of gas on your evo guys, trust me!

I ran out on track once... Lot's of fun. :lol: Luckily it started back up and I was able to putt around and there was a gas station at the track.

mal45247 Apr 12, 2010 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by UT_Evo (Post 8192209)
I ran out on track once... Lot's of fun. :lol: Luckily it started back up and I was able to putt around and there was a gas station at the track.

Lol if you were out of gas how did you start it and drive it away? Were you by chance going up or down a hill and the gas was not going threw? Makes me wonder anyways yes it sucks running out of gas! I had to use a old water bottle and fill it up at a gas station like a block over and then pour it in without spilling did it twice people looked at me funny! Also from spilling the gas so much I tore some card board box i had up and use it as a funnel :lol:

EvoXtasy2010 Apr 13, 2010 07:59 AM

lolol wow... Super ghetto... Applaud your diligence though lol

Webman Apr 13, 2010 08:11 AM

I get 150 miles out of that 12.5 gallons. Be happy if you get more than that.

stlgrym3 Apr 13, 2010 08:11 AM


Originally Posted by trb0sdn (Post 8190977)
Thirding this. Every time I've hit the station shortly after it's been in the range of 12.4-12.6 gallons.

funny, my light flashed and then i fill it up and it was only 11.7 gallons.

EvoXtasy2010 Apr 14, 2010 08:13 AM

Evo's Gas tank is comprised of a high quality shot glass and the reserve tank is a thimble

Webman Apr 14, 2010 08:17 AM

I take back what I said yesterday. On the way home from work yesterday, I had my gas light come on, so I immediately stopped and filled up.

11.74 gallons put in, leaving with 3.76 gallons, or in my case, about 40 miles lol.

I got 209 miles out of that which = 17.8mpg


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