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how many miles on a petrol light
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:27 pm
by simpz
on average how many miles do you think i would get off the petrol light whilst travelling 70mph on the motorway?
when i say on the petrol light i mean from when the light comes on until i run out of petrol
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:57 pm
by Jamo
Assuming by petrol light you mean PETROL light...
Would suggest your looking 25-30 miles depending on cicumstances...
In a diesel about 35ish - its not an exact science - I've done 37 before now, but then ran out on the forecourt - ended up pushing the last 5 yards to the pump! (was a sunday afternoon - not many places open for fuel at 4pm!)
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:01 pm
by chrisash32
got about 30 out of my 1.4 before pushing to the forecourt
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:01 pm
by simpz
thats positive news as my home is 26 miles away from work and i need to get home and the light came on just before i turned the engine off.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:18 pm
by chrisash32
just take it easy lol
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:48 pm
by david burton
lol, and how near is the nearest petrol station?
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:55 pm
by M7
thats nothing. i managed 58 once!
i was panicking as i missed the services turn off after 25 and had ages untill next services!! lol not advisable though
50mph in 5th is the best way
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:33 pm
by mc_iver_9n
Yer I've managed 40/50 before. Does get a bit panicky.