My son resets the odometer counter to zero when the reserve tank light comes on so he knows how close to the edge he is skating...
On 7/18/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We've got our fuel useage down pretty accurately. The manual says the > light > comes on when ~2.5 gal remain. My tank (91 300D 2,5t) holds a total of > 18g. > Our MPGs is between 28 & 32 so 2.5g means we go between ~70 & 80 mi before > we run completely out of fuel - which thankfully hasn't happened ---. > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:25 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > > > > I've got a great idea, I'll keep driving my Benz till it runs out of > fuel > > and then tell the world how much of an idiot I am because I can't manage > > to > > organise fuel for my vehicle. > > Anyway it is hard to determine how far it would go after the light comes > > on > > bercause in all mine the yellow triangle likes to flicker for a while > > before > > deciding to stay on. > > I guess that is a design, sort of like a like a gentle tap on the > shoulder > > that turns into a kick up the backside. > > So where would you start measuring from, the first flicker or when it > > stays > > on? > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <Mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:26 PM > > Subject: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > > > > > >> What won't they think of next? This is a "MUST VISIT" web site with > >> marginal MB content (looks like only E class drivers run past the low > >> fuel light) --- > >> > >> http://tankonempty.com/ > >> > >> > >> > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/904 - Release Date: > 7/16/2007 > > 5:42 PM > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
