gas tank capacity

ssmoked · 08-18-2011, 10:15 PM

The other day I was running almost empty bc there werent any gas stations around. The info section that estimates the miles left were flashing ---- and I still managed to drive 10 more miles after that.

When I finally filled up the tank, only 17 gallons were pumped in.

The specs of the 370z says the gas tank capacity is 19 gallons.

So there is still 2 gallons left in the tank? Any ideas?

NFSZ86 · 08-18-2011, 10:26 PM

There's a video in YouTube I watch long ago wished I saved it, where it says that the indicator for the gas is not accurate. So don't know but I left it one time to empty as well and filled up 18 gallons.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2011, 12:17 AM

The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill.

ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter.

kenchan · 08-19-2011, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill.

ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter.

mantella87 · 08-19-2011, 06:54 AM

My tank has never been below half. She's never too thirsty.

gurneyeagle · 08-19-2011, 06:58 AM

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?

I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2011, 07:57 AM

Me, personally once I hit a third of a tank, I'm filling up.

Somberlaine · 08-19-2011, 09:23 AM

same happened to me last night. the car took 18.5 Gallons to fill up.

i usually dont let it go down below half a tank but i had an emergency.

Pelican170 · 08-19-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?

I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

Ive always heard that the condensation/water builds up at empty so its good to keep it not too low...

cheshirecat · 08-19-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low?
I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

Back in the day when underground gas containers were metal and would rust, yes.

Now, they're much more resistant to corrosion which makes "sediment" a non-issue.

ltullos · 10-15-2013, 04:45 PM

I may have set a record - 18.739 fill-up yesterday on drive back from NOLA. My computer was forecasting I still had 40 mi range when I only had about 15 to reach my intended fill-up point; but then stated flashing --- when I was < 10 miles away. BTW, I was cruising 90-100 most of the trip and my overall average was 22.7 mpg.

BlkNismo · 10-15-2013, 07:04 PM

usually there is 2 gallons that are unusable. Go with the general consensus and fill up at quarter tank.

Z74Z09 · 10-15-2013, 07:59 PM

The gauge is wildly inaccurate below the 1/4 mark...so consider "1/4 the new Empty"!

Elan · 10-15-2013, 08:03 PM

Yep. I fill up at 3 dots. Always worked for me.

2xtreme1 · 10-15-2013, 08:57 PM

Usually I always fill up at half. Lately I've been filling up around umm 1/4 left.

08-18-2011, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	gas tank capacity The other day I was running almost empty bc there werent any gas stations around. The info section that estimates the miles left were flashing ---- and I still managed to drive 10 more miles after that. When I finally filled up the tank, only 17 gallons were pumped in. The specs of the 370z says the gas tank capacity is 19 gallons. So there is still 2 gallons left in the tank? Any ideas?

08-18-2011, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
NFSZ86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 353 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	There's a video in YouTube I watch long ago wished I saved it, where it says that the indicator for the gas is not accurate. So don't know but I left it one time to empty as well and filled up 18 gallons. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,

08-19-2011, 12:17 AM	#3 (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	The Z is programmed to say empty with one gallon left in the tank. If you are at almost empty. Then assume approx, 2 gallons are in the tank which leaves you with 17gal to fill. ADVICE: treat 1/4 tank mark like your car is empty and fill up. You don't want to starve these cars, or any car for that matter. DLSTR, Troyz and Ghostvette like this.

10-15-2013, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z74Z09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z SR T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	The gauge is wildly inaccurate below the 1/4 mark...so consider "1/4 the new Empty"! osbornsm likes this. __________________ 2010 ZCON and 2012 ZCON Best in Class/Best in Show

10-15-2013, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 17	Yep. I fill up at 3 dots. Always worked for me. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

08-19-2011, 06:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	My tank has never been below half. She's never too thirsty.

08-19-2011, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Don't you run the risk of sediment getting picked-up if you run the tank too low? I rarely go below 1/4 tank.

08-19-2011, 07:57 AM	#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	Me, personally once I hit a third of a tank, I'm filling up.

08-19-2011, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 15	same happened to me last night. the car took 18.5 Gallons to fill up. i usually dont let it go down below half a tank but i had an emergency.

10-15-2013, 04:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 15	I may have set a record - 18.739 fill-up yesterday on drive back from NOLA. My computer was forecasting I still had 40 mi range when I only had about 15 to reach my intended fill-up point; but then stated flashing --- when I was < 10 miles away. BTW, I was cruising 90-100 most of the trip and my overall average was 22.7 mpg.

10-15-2013, 07:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 15	usually there is 2 gallons that are unusable. Go with the general consensus and fill up at quarter tank.

10-15-2013, 08:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 14	Usually I always fill up at half. Lately I've been filling up around umm 1/4 left.

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