rick_hake Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have a 93 Loyale, and the owners manual says that there is a warning light in the instrument panel that comes on when the car is low on fuel. It says at the point the light comes on there is 2.4 gallons remaining in the tank. My question is does anyone have any experience validating the fact that there is that much fuel remaining? I guess I could carry a couple of gallons with me in a spare tank and run it out of gas to check it, but thought I would check an see if anyone knows for sure. Thanks for any help Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I now know two things about my 91 loyale. - The low fuel light does not work - The useable fuel tank capacity is 15.1 gallons, not the rated 16 gallons for the tank -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've generally found it to be closer to 5 litres, or a bit over 1 US gallon after the light goes on till you start having trouble. Varies a fair bit car to car though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The EA82 low fuel light's often do not work. It's a common issue with them. It's often a grounding issue with the sender. The light is an "interpretation" of the resistance from the sender. If the resistance is off then the light may never come on. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ive squeezed almost 17 gallons in my GL wagon, and before I lifted it I could go about 60 miles on the empty light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ive squeezed almost 17 gallons in my GL wagon Then there's a hole in your tank because no GL ever came with a tank over 16 gallons. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I do tend to fill way up into the filler neck, so that could be it. I know the only rig I have with a gas tank leak is my Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd45 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 That is where mine came on the other day. I had about 2 gallons left. Mine is a 1987 GL Wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 here is a recent post detailing the light and how it works/doesn't work http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83829&highlight=thermistor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I've driven 100 km or more with the 'low fuel' light on many times. I'd start to worry if I had much farther than that to the next station though. These cars are so good on gas, it's easy to overlook filling them up. My best is 800 km on one fill! Marko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 My best is 800 km on one fill! Marko ......... thats incredible, best i have from the ea81t wagon is about 450km!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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