How much fuel left when Reserve light comes on?

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by GMcL

I ran mine down to 40kms to empty this morning. To the first click my S60 (approx 67litres tank) took 68,95litres plus the c.2,5 litres in there I reckon it will easily take 75litres to the brim. The slightly bigger XC60 fuel tank can probably nudge 80 litres.

My old S60 with 74 litres tank would hold about 82/3 litres. I often put 75 to 80 litres in it with it still showing 50 miles to empty (roughly 4,5 litres)

I managed 75.96 litres once. The miles to empty had gone to "--" and the fuel warning light had changed from amber to red. I did have a spare 10L can in the boot.

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by NigelDay

I managed 75.96 litres once. The miles to empty had gone to "--" and the fuel warning light had changed from amber to red. I did have a spare 10L can in the boot.

If you run out completely Nigel don't expect to be able to just put more fuel in and have it start up again. Happened to my friend and the car has never been right since, cutting out at random intervals. The garage wants to renew the whole fuel system.

Roy

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

If you run out completely Nigel don't expect to be able to just put more fuel in and have it start up again. Happened to my friend and the car has never been right since, cutting out at random intervals. The garage wants to renew the whole fuel system.

Roy

Good point. I try not to get in this situation, but living 'miles from anywhere' this occasionally happens, hence the can. I'm also wise to the need to carry a 10L can, not a 5L can. I used a 5L can once in my V50 and it had no effect because the tank needed more just to get the fuel pump recirculating.

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by NigelDay

Good point. I try not to get in this situation, but living 'miles from anywhere' this occasionally happens, hence the can. I'm also wise to the need to carry a 10L can, not a 5L can. I used a 5L can once in my V50 and it had no effect because the tank needed more just to get the fuel pump recirculating.

I know the problem. Just remember to put it in before you run out completely.

Roy

[Grimble]

On my XC60 I always brim it, only because I do a lot of miles and usually run it right down to gain as much range as poss.
From first click at the pump, I can often get an extra 6.5 litres to brim.
Regularly put in 75 litres before the -- comes on. Have done up to 10miles in an emergency with the -- showing, so no real idea how far I could have gone before it died.

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by Grimble

On my XC60 I always brim it, only because I do a lot of miles and usually run it right down to gain as much range as poss.
From first click at the pump, I can often get an extra 6.5 litres to brim.
Regularly put in 75 litres before the -- comes on. Have done up to 10miles in an emergency with the -- showing, so no real idea how far I could have gone before it died.

Seem to tally with my observations (above).
What's the betting the new XC60 goes down the 'popular trend' of reducing the size of the tank. The F-Pace is only 60 litres. Yes, it cuts down fully laden weight and adds a further tweak in the economy stakes, but I consider this a retrograde step. Some VAG cars have the option for a larger fuel tank. Sensible.
I read a report some weeks back on the Disco Sport. A small fuel tank and relatively poor economy resulted in filling the tank every 350 miles or so. Pathetic. That's half my current distance.

[Grimble]

Originally Posted by NigelDay

Seem to tally with my observations (above).
What's the betting the new XC60 goes down the 'popular trend' of reducing the size of the tank. The F-Pace is only 60 litres. Yes, it cuts down fully laden weight and adds a further tweak in the economy stakes, but I consider this a retrograde step. Some VAG cars have the option for a larger fuel tank. Sensible.
I read a report some weeks back on the Disco Sport. A small fuel tank and relatively poor economy resulted in filling the tank every 350 miles or so. Pathetic. That's half my current distance.

Totally agree, personally I'd always go for as large a tank as possible. The nominal extra weight and slight loss of economy when full is easily compensated for by the convenience factor of not having to fill up so often.

[Fursty Ferret]

You can go at least 30 miles past the -- on the trip computer, including a stop and engine restart. Unpleasant whining noise from fuel pump though!

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by Fursty Ferret

You can go at least 30 miles past the -- on the trip computer, including a stop and engine restart. Unpleasant whining noise from fuel pump though!

As RoyMcDonald says, this is not advisable. I ran out of fuel in my V50 twice. Thankfully no damage was done. The 'getting desperate' message on the V50 was 'reduced engine performance'. This happens when the fuel supply is in the process of giving up.

[Spitfire4]

Mrs S used to work in a garage, a ford one, and the pumps were checked regularly for accuracy, but when you keep clicking on and off, trying to get a bit more in, some of it is air, so as she used to tell me "you're pumping air not fuel". Touch wood, haven't run out of fuel but try to keep a certain amount in, another nag from Mrs S, telling me it's not good for a diesel as it has to be reprimed whatever that means!