At what point do you fill up on gas?

1013mm · 03-21-2009, 01:13 AM

So when do you guys fill up on gas? I used to fill up when it was just under 3/4 down. Do you guys fill up when the lights and gongs come on or when ever you guys feel like it?

bmr760 · 03-21-2009, 01:16 AM

I usually fill up when it hits 35 mls to empty

blue2fire · 03-21-2009, 02:01 AM

Half Tank or when it says it is on Reserve.

M5 BM · 03-21-2009, 02:30 AM

whenever its convenient starting at around 1/4 tank

rcracer_tx · 03-21-2009, 02:56 AM

When I have about 50 miles left... Don't want to test the 30 miles and below damage possibility thing...

EMG E92 · 03-21-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

When I have about 50 miles left... Don't want to test the 30 miles and below damage possibility thing...

agreed, with all these hpfp failure talk, i would not want to risk it

methodtim · 03-21-2009, 03:16 AM

Half to 1/4. Never past 1/4. Which reminds me, I need gas...

1013mm · 03-21-2009, 10:53 AM

ok will get some gas soon then haha...

RRGOO7 · 03-21-2009, 11:12 AM

I always run it to 10 miles or less

m2kev · 03-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Usually 5 miles or less

since there is always a gas station within 1 mile of where I work or where I live.

iAerodynamic · 03-21-2009, 11:35 AM

i heard it's bad for the pump or whatever if you run on low gas is that true?

haha one time i ran at 1mile left. freaked me the hell out. thought i weren't gonna make it cause that thing always over estimates.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-21-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5 BM

whenever its convenient starting at around 1/4 tank

+1

dcstep · 03-21-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

So when do you guys fill up on gas? I used to fill up when it was just under 3/4 down. Do you guys fill up when the lights and gongs come on or when ever you guys feel like it?

Sometime before it's empty.

It's not a critical issue, unless fuel stations are far apart where you live.

Dave

hme2779 · 03-25-2009, 04:01 PM

Usually around 1/4 of tank left. But there are times when I'm paying as much attention as I should, or get too busy, and let the light off for a few miles. I'm really trying to train the new habit to fill it up before 1/4 though, more around 1/2.

Mega Man · 03-25-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5 BM

whenever its convenient starting at around 1/4 tank

+1

CaptChaos · 03-25-2009, 04:19 PM

During the winter I keep it at least half full at all times. This is both for the extra weight in the back for traction and to handle any weather related emergencies.

The rest of the time I usually let it get down to a quarter tank before filling up.

LI E90 · 03-25-2009, 04:31 PM

when the light comes on

ragingclue · 03-25-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M5 BM

whenever its convenient starting at around 1/4 tank

Same here.

ansch · 03-25-2009, 06:59 PM

probably not a big deal but your fuel pump will work harder the lower the fuel level. Think about when you have a full tank of fuel the pressure of the fuel will help the pump do its work.

Heinzftw · 03-25-2009, 06:59 PM

1/8th or below then it's fill up time.

Sim Simma · 03-25-2009, 09:16 PM

1/2 - 1/4.

cougfan335 · 03-25-2009, 09:34 PM

I've ran it all the way to 0, there has to be a reserve of a gallon or two.

03-21-2009, 01:13 AM	#1
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rcracer_tx Banned 56 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	When I have about 50 miles left... Don't want to test the 30 miles and below damage possibility thing...
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03-21-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
RRGOO7 Colonel 376 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	I always run it to 10 miles or less
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m2kev Major 94 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA iTrader: (14)	Usually 5 miles or less since there is always a gas station within 1 mile of where I work or where I live. __________________
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i heard it's bad for the pump or whatever if you run on low gas is that true? haha one time i ran at 1mile left. freaked me the hell out. thought i weren't gonna make it cause that thing always over estimates.
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03-25-2009, 04:01 PM	#14
hme2779 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '98 E36 2-door coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Usually around 1/4 of tank left. But there are times when I'm paying as much attention as I should, or get too busy, and let the light off for a few miles. I'm really trying to train the new habit to fill it up before 1/4 though, more around 1/2. __________________ Sharde ~ HME Restaurant Pagers & Church Nursery Pagers
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CaptChaos Captain 57 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 - Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	During the winter I keep it at least half full at all times. This is both for the extra weight in the back for traction and to handle any weather related emergencies. The rest of the time I usually let it get down to a quarter tank before filling up.
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ansch Captain 33 Rep 646 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	probably not a big deal but your fuel pump will work harder the lower the fuel level. Think about when you have a full tank of fuel the pressure of the fuel will help the pump do its work.
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