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Old 04-17-2019, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 2008__XL
I fill my truck up when it gets to 1/4 tank. I don’t know why any one would need to risk it and run that low.
Risk it for the biscuit
Old 04-17-2019, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dukedkt442
Mine stops running with about 0 miles left.

Low fuel lights are about as unnecessary as TPMS and oil change reminders, IMO.
Yeah, but when you're zoning out on the 400 mile long highway, that beep is a good reminder to get gas
TPMS is good for if you're already on the road and something happens to your tire, causing it to lose air.
I agree on the oil change warning
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Old 04-17-2019, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SCORGE
Yeah, but when you're zoning out on the 400 mile long highway, that beep is a good reminder to get gas
TPMS is good for if you're already on the road and something happens to your tire, causing it to lose air.
I agree on the oil change warning
A diligent driver constantly scans gauges and surroundings 😜 ::busting *****:: ...I don’t think I go longer than 30 seconds without looking at the gauges, even in cruise. Personally have never had a tire issue I couldn’t immediately hear/feel from behind the wheel, and I’ve had a few dry rotted valve stems crack off on my ‘84 while driving. I often run the fronts at slightly different pressures to help offset a road crown depending on where I happen to be driving that week. Worst part about TPMS is having to shell out an extra $200 when buying a winter set of wheels/tires. So glad the F150 doesn’t have it.

All my personal preference, of course.
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This apparently depends on the trim level of the truck? My 07 KR will beep at me, and in the driver information center it says low fuel.
Old 04-17-2019, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dukedkt442
A diligent driver constantly scans gauges and surroundings 😜 ::busting *****:: ...I don’t think I go longer than 30 seconds without looking at the gauges, even in cruise. Personally have never had a tire issue I couldn’t immediately hear/feel from behind the wheel, and I’ve had a few dry rotted valve stems crack off on my ‘84 while driving. I often run the fronts at slightly different pressures to help offset a road crown depending on where I happen to be driving that week. Worst part about TPMS is having to shell out an extra $200 when buying a winter set of wheels/tires. So glad the F150 doesn’t have it.

All my personal preference, of course.
I'm usually the same. Scan all gauges and mirrors intermittently
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Originally Posted by BadFish523
This apparently depends on the trim level of the truck? My 07 KR will beep at me, and in the driver information center it says low fuel.
exactly what my 08 does.



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