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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What do you do when you notice a low-fuel warning? I always refuel before the warning comes on Refuel as soon as possible Refuel within 10-25 miles (16-40 km) Refuel within 25-50 miles (40-80 km) Refuel at more than 50 miles (80 km) NA / no vehicle / no low-fuel warning indicator Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What do you do when you notice a low-fuel warning?
I always refuel before the warning comes on
Refuel as soon as possible
Refuel within 10-25 miles (16-40 km)
Refuel within 25-50 miles (40-80 km)
Refuel at more than 50 miles (80 km)
NA / no vehicle / no low-fuel warning indicator

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sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 2:40:11 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible
iwannavet Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:10,218 Points:1,827,245 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 7:58:40 AM Ignore iwannavet Report Abuse look for gas right away
saluki2011 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:110 Points:308,435 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 12:38:33 AM Ignore saluki2011 Report Abuse Get gas asap. Got maybe 20k left with the wind at my back going downhill.
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 9:45:00 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible
hummingbirdBC Rookie Author Abbotsford Posts:33 Points:6,680 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2012 12:29:53 AM Ignore hummingbirdBC Report Abuse i reset the trip mileage to 0. Then I start looking for cheap gas. For city driving I know thatI need to fill my tank before that gauge hit 30 km. But if I do see cheap gas that rule goes out the window. I just fill up.
coffeebrake1015 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,258 Points:281,110 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2012 7:16:49 PM Ignore coffeebrake1015 Report Abuse I NEVER LET IT GET THAT LOW.
saluki2011 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:110 Points:308,435 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 10:50:31 PM Ignore saluki2011 Report Abuse first 10 miles look for something reasonable, after that anything. once that lite comes on I have maybe 20 miles.
mik325tds Rookie Author Detroit Posts:29 Points:377,585 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 9:13:02 AM Ignore mik325tds Report Abuse Refuel within next 10-50 miles finding lowest gas prices!
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:56:25 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Refuel at my normal stations.
Micky_C Rookie Author Louisville Posts:4 Points:12,470 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 6:29:11 PM Ignore Micky_C Report Abuse It is cheaper to fill the top half.
boznash Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,270 Points:661,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 4:29:19 PM Ignore boznash Report Abuse Usually drive 20 to 40 more miles before I stop.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 6:12:50 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse i don't let it get that low.
boops54 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:51 Points:33,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 8:47:05 PM Ignore boops54 Report Abuse I always fuel up before light comes on. Can't afford to let it get that low with price of fuel.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,135 Points:1,369,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 7:30:12 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Fill up ASAP...
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,889 Points:638,225 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 7:28:50 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:669,820 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 5:35:00 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse refuel asap
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2011 11:14:18 AM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse I always refuel before the warning comes on. That's a no-brainer with today's prices.
hhval2 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:600 Points:104,380 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 12:44:24 AM Ignore hhval2 Report Abuse Refile before light.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,614 Points:731,775 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2011 11:52:06 PM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I always refuel before the warning comes on
tedUT Rookie Author Utah Posts:80 Points:9,550 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 3:47:43 PM Ignore tedUT Report Abuse fdzs
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:793 Points:108,660 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 2:07:34 PM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse Refuel within 10 -25 miles. I make it an effort not to let the light come on, though.
johnbwolf All-Star Author Michigan Posts:690 Points:163,510 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 5:47:32 PM Ignore johnbwolf Report Abuse Refuel within 10-5 miles
sent4456 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,338 Points:2,126,920 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 4:52:57 PM Ignore sent4456 Report Abuse Refuel within 25-50 miles (40-80 km)or whenever the price drop.
RobbieK Rookie Author Bakersfield Posts:5 Points:550,525 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2011 7:11:12 PM Ignore RobbieK Report Abuse Well since the light is supposed to come on at 1/8 of a tank and I have 17 gal tank that means that i have about 55 miles left in the tank, so I fill up at the next opportune time.
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,503 Points:810,040 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 10:48:58 AM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse refuel within 10-25 miles
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 9:05:14 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse Get on gas buddy on my Iphone and find the cheapest gas!
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2011 1:30:27 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Refuel with 25 miles
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,614 Points:731,775 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2011 11:26:16 PM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I always refuel before the warning comes on
Egrijalva Rookie Author Tucson Posts:28 Points:1,435 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2011 9:39:29 AM Ignore Egrijalva Report Abuse refuel as soon as possible
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 4:15:50 PM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse RF w/i 10-25
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,514 Points:2,478,660 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 11:17:52 AM Ignore john382 Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible
bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:461,700 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 8:17:22 AM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse but as a rule, I try not to let it get that low, but I have before
bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:461,700 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2011 8:15:17 AM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse get gas before I do anything else
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,614 Points:731,775 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2011 1:41:46 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I always refuel before the warning comes on
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2011 12:36:53 PM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse I always refuel before the warning comes on.
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,372 Points:699,675 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 10:55:10 AM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2011 5:29:46 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse refuel at about 1/4 tank
elt Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:190 Points:43,800 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2011 5:27:51 AM Ignore elt Report Abuse fuel before it comes on
dmitrock Rookie Author San Jose Posts:10 Points:85,120 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2011 1:46:56 AM Ignore dmitrock Report Abuse refuel within 10-25 miles
MDJeeper Rookie Author Colorado Posts:4 Points:25,160 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2011 2:40:54 PM Ignore MDJeeper Report Abuse I don't usually let it get that low unless I'm trying to run a fuel additive through or if I'm wanted to change fuel grades.
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2011 8:06:08 AM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse Rarely let it get that low.
TXRico Rookie Author Anchorage Posts:21 Points:9,355 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2011 3:32:09 AM Ignore TXRico Report Abuse time to fuel up...
Tammy1OH Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:125 Points:1,070 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 11:06:47 PM Ignore Tammy1OH Report Abuse Refuel as soon as possible.
huffmanmor Rookie Author California Posts:36 Points:6,440 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2011 1:09:47 AM Ignore huffmanmor Report Abuse i go as far as ican go usually25 miles, i guess. unless i have money and their is a station close then i would refill
DelJes Rookie Author Houston Posts:10 Points:550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 9:22:53 AM Ignore DelJes Report Abuse I always try to fuel before I get to less them half a tank. That will avoid the gas pump to get damaged.
AvgAmericanJane Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:2 Points:590 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2011 11:41:15 PM Ignore AvgAmericanJane Report Abuse Usually take it as far as I can before stopping for more gas. Once the light goes on, I have about 25 miles left to go.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,443 Points:1,167,760 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2011 4:44:05 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse FILLER UP
Tawana2011 Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:23 Points:6,765 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2011 9:16:51 AM Ignore Tawana2011 Report Abuse fill up
babygirlNC Sophomore Author North Carolina Posts:156 Points:48,815 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2011 10:37:58 AM Ignore babygirlNC Report Abuse never have had the light come on with me always try to keep half full so it won't hurt so much when filling up.....
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2011 5:26:17 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse refuel at a quarter tank.