Is fuel starvation issue serious on street driving ?

felix0121 · 01-07-2017, 01:56 AM

* photo erased - sorry for the oversized

I've read many articles about 370Z's fuel starvation issue.

Personally I've never been to a track and I usually drive my car pretty smoothly on public road.

I'm just curious whether the fuel starvation can also happen on tough curve in street driving condition, too. Or it never happens on street driving even if I keep making a sudden fast curve for some seconds ??

My Z is a 2010 Sport OEM + stock tires.

SouthArk370Z · 01-07-2017, 08:28 AM

Most reports I've seen involved low fuel level (less than approx 1/4 tank but can happen with more) and a long, hard turn (to the right, IIRC). Several people have discovered the problem on cloverleafs. A "sudden" fast turn (eg, 90 degree) doesn't seem to be a problem.

If you've been driving the car since 2012 (your join date here) and haven't had a problem with fuel starve, I wouldn't worry about it.

kenchan · 01-07-2017, 11:16 AM

watz with the 1990's stereo?

Threadlocker · 01-07-2017, 11:45 AM

Is that a wastebasket?

felix0121 · 01-07-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Threadlocker

Is that a wastebasket?

Yes. It has always been hanged at the transmission.

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felix0121 · 01-07-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

watz with the 1990's stereo?

Actually the main display is white, and the bottom button looks pretty the same color as the OEM orange buttons.

But I don't know why that photo was taken so weirdly..

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UNKNOWN_370 · 01-07-2017, 04:22 PM

I'm the Charles Manson of driving crazy.... it's NEVER Happened to me. But I fill up at 1/3 tank.

Hotrodz · 01-07-2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I'm the Charles Manson of driving crazy.... it's NEVER Happened to me. But I fill up at 1/3 tank.

It never happened to me N/A and only once since I have been boosted. The crazy thing was I had just over a third of a tank and it was in straight line. Hard acceleration from a roll lol!

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kenchan · 01-07-2017, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Actually the main display is white, and the bottom button looks pretty the same color as the OEM orange buttons.

But I don't know why that photo was taken so weirdly..

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yah, I've not encountered any fuel starvation issues... and i drive pretty spiritedly when I do take her out.

felix0121 · 01-07-2017, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Most reports I've seen involved low fuel level (less than approx 1/4 tank but can happen with more) and a long, hard turn (to the right, IIRC). Several people have discovered the problem on cloverleafs. A "sudden" fast turn (eg, 90 degree) doesn't seem to be a problem.

If you've been driving the car since 2012 (your join date here) and haven't had a problem with fuel starve, I wouldn't worry about it.

Then I feel sad that I cannot make a tough right turn on cloverleafs ...

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felix0121 · 01-07-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

watz with the 1990's stereo?

This looks better..

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jchammond · 01-07-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

It never happened to me N/A and only once since I have been boosted. The crazy thing was I had just over a third of a tank and it was in straight line. Hard acceleration from a roll lol!

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Duhhh,,,700+whp & 600+tq....I'd be starving too!

JARblue · 01-07-2017, 11:44 PM

I run mine down to <1 gal routinely. Never had an issue on public roads even with spirited driving.

As already mentioned, longer right hand turns/curves (like cloverleafs) are more susceptible than shorter, quick turns. Less fuel in the tank, more throttle, and higher G forces are all factors that increase the likelihood of fuel starvation.

Also, what's the purpose of the oversized pic?

felix0121 · 01-08-2017, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I run mine down to <1 gal routinely. Never had an issue on public roads even with spirited driving.

As already mentioned, longer right hand turns/curves (like cloverleafs) are more susceptible than shorter, quick turns. Less fuel in the tank, more throttle, and higher G forces are all factors that increase the likelihood of fuel starvation.

Also, what's the purpose of the oversized pic?

There is no purpose for that pic.

I just took a photo and uploaded it.

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jchammond · 01-08-2017, 02:52 AM

I've ran mine pretty low in the past & also know that there is more fuel above the 1/2 tank mark, than below it...with 16dots on the gauge & 19gal capacity; I've always figured a gallon for each dot w/2 gallons above the full & 1gallon left when the last one goes out....this has held pretty true/consistent on mine.
Never a glitch or sign of starving & yes: I've put 18+ gallons in tank on a refill before.

better be in route to a gas station.

and when you see this,better be dang near close to one.

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01-07-2017, 01:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	Is fuel starvation issue serious on street driving ? * photo erased - sorry for the oversized I've read many articles about 370Z's fuel starvation issue. Personally I've never been to a track and I usually drive my car pretty smoothly on public road. I'm just curious whether the fuel starvation can also happen on tough curve in street driving condition, too. Or it never happens on street driving even if I keep making a sudden fast curve for some seconds ?? My Z is a 2010 Sport OEM + stock tires. Last edited by felix0121; 01-08-2017 at 12:24 AM.

01-07-2017, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Most reports I've seen involved low fuel level (less than approx 1/4 tank but can happen with more) and a long, hard turn (to the right, IIRC). Several people have discovered the problem on cloverleafs. A "sudden" fast turn (eg, 90 degree) doesn't seem to be a problem. If you've been driving the car since 2012 (your join date here) and haven't had a problem with fuel starve, I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-07-2017, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
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01-07-2017, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Threadlocker Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 2010 Nismo #169 Rep Power: 13	Is that a wastebasket? __________________ Not the alpha male, go ask someone else.

01-07-2017, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I'm the Charles Manson of driving crazy.... it's NEVER Happened to me. But I fill up at 1/3 tank. markesc likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I run mine down to <1 gal routinely. Never had an issue on public roads even with spirited driving. As already mentioned, longer right hand turns/curves (like cloverleafs) are more susceptible than shorter, quick turns. Less fuel in the tank, more throttle, and higher G forces are all factors that increase the likelihood of fuel starvation. Also, what's the purpose of the oversized pic? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-08-2017, 02:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I've ran mine pretty low in the past & also know that there is more fuel above the 1/2 tank mark, than below it...with 16dots on the gauge & 19gal capacity; I've always figured a gallon for each dot w/2 gallons above the full & 1gallon left when the last one goes out....this has held pretty true/consistent on mine. Never a glitch or sign of starving & yes: I've put 18+ gallons in tank on a refill before.better be in route to a gas station.and when you see this,better be dang near close to one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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