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Old 12-20-2007, 11:13 AM
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This was a first. Anyone cut it this close before?

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Old 12-20-2007, 11:18 AM
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Closest I've ever been is about 16.8 gallons.

Looks like you were living on the edge man, lol.

My dad has actually run out of gas pulling into the station...TWICE...and coasted to the pump. It's pretty amusing.
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Old 12-20-2007, 11:21 AM
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I guess it really does have an 18 gallon tank.
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Old 12-20-2007, 11:40 AM
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:01 PM
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You do live dangerously. Congratulations from a former TO resident.
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Looks like it's time for the Dept. of Agriculture to visit that Chevron to check the accuracy of their pumps.
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Most I've ever filled up is 15 gal.

You're more of a rebel than me.
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Looks like it's time for the Dept. of Agriculture to visit that Chevron to check the accuracy of their pumps.
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:27 PM
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Those are some big KOJONES!

You almost walked home.
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brave man, most i've done is 17.1
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Old 12-20-2007, 01:24 PM
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The other possibility is the gas station is over-charging. It happens more often than one thinks.
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Old 12-20-2007, 01:26 PM
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Looks like it's time for the Dept. of Agriculture to visit that Chevron to check the accuracy of their pumps.
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Originally Posted by loubob57
I guess it really does have an 18 gallon tank.
Or two nine gallon tanks.
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Old 12-20-2007, 02:28 PM
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I would question if that really is your corvette. Its quite hard to drain an tank that far (and tough on the system)
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Originally Posted by calemasters
This was a first. Anyone cut it this close before?

Don't forget the gas also cools the fuel pump, running that low could damage the pump
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Old 12-20-2007, 05:10 PM
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i try never to get below 1/4 tank...
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Old 12-20-2007, 06:10 PM
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I had a fuel tank unit calibration issue that would cause the fuel gage to go to empty, after start up, after a fuel fill. The gage would slowly return to full. This seemed only to occur after a fuel fill, from a near empty tank(s). I had a BCM software update performed to correct this issue. I wanted to validate the repair. So far after two (2) fuel fills, the system is operating as intended.

And yes, the dual tanks do hold 18 gallons of usable fuel. As long as the fuel pump does not run dry, the remaining fuel will lubricate the turbine pump.

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Old 12-20-2007, 06:20 PM
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You're brave! I don't think I've gone much past 16.5g.
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Old 12-20-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by calemasters
This was a first. Anyone cut it this close before?

I ran out of gas once, about 35 years ago an it was not a fun experience. Hence, I'm not as brave as you.
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