2023 36 gallon tank - low but not enough

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05-08-2024, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KRUISR

Carry one or two 5 gallon jerry cans and run it until it runs out. Watch the gauge and odometer/trip meter as you go and see how long you go after DTE says zero. I have had Fords in the past where I have gone as much as 100 km past DTE of zero with no issues (I find it varies by vehicle).

I agree the fuel gauge could be out of adjustment. Maybe running to empty will recalibrate it - I don't know.

Toyota is notorious for this. My LX570 will have the light on when there is 6+ gallons left and say 0 on my DTE when there is 4 gallons left.