Last few fuel dots?!?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2013, 11:33 AM

Fill @ 5 dots. Never have to worry

JARblue · 05-02-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Fill @ 5 dots. Never have to worry

about?

Bucketlist2012 · 05-02-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

about?

Fuel starvation in turns.....

SouthArk370Z · 05-02-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

lol thanks SouthArk

Always with the technical answer

I understand how and why a fuel pump can fail but not how it relates to my fuel fill up habits. Running out of fuel seems to be the most likely reason for failure, but otherwise, it's likely going to be a event that happens randomly and unrelated to the fuel level at the time of failure. I hope that makes sense.

Sorry, I'll try not to beat this dead horse any more

Makes sense to me ... I think. Makes sense if you're saying that total, extended loss of fuel flow will kill a pump, but random, short-term losses cause little damage and tank level is just not all that important (as far as the fuel pump is concerned) for most DDs?

I suppose if you spent most of your time doing hard corners on a low tank (eg, at the track) it could be a problem. I've never experienced it in my Z, but assume that the engine cutout would be very noticeable and one would know it was time to add some fuel.

Neigh, neigh. Whinney, whinney. The Famous Mr. Ed.

JARblue · 05-02-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Fuel starvation in turns.....

haha I agree then

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

about?

Sudden drop in mileage while driving on low dots or anything else for that matter... Urban legend or fact. its not a worry cuz i handle my biz nd keep my tank up.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-02-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

haha I agree then

I stop by for Comedy relief.....

Ubetit · 05-02-2013, 12:25 PM

From now on i'll just fill up when the first dot disappears.

LOL, I think you guys worrry about crap that doesn't matter. Overheating fuel pump as a primary cause of said fuel pump quitting?... I doubt it. You have some other issue other than you keep letting your gas tank get to 2 dots if your fuel pump quits.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-02-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

From now on i'll just fill up when the first dot disappears.

LOL, I think you guys worrry about crap that doesn't matter. Overheating fuel pump as a primary cause of said fuel pump quitting?... I doubt it. You have some other issue other than you keep letting your gas tank get to 2 dots if your fuel pump quits.

Now I am all worried and cannot sleep......What is the volume of EACH Dot ????

JARblue · 05-02-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Now I am all worried and cannot sleep......What is the volume of EACH Dot ????

It's constantly changing

Bucketlist2012 · 05-02-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's constantly changing

WHAT ???? NOooooooooooooooooooooooooo.........

Mt Tam I am · 05-02-2013, 02:21 PM

I like to tell myself I fill up at half a tank, but the reality is I get the low fuel light that is without question, non linear.

SuperZeto · 03-31-2014, 12:52 PM

Does it matter what grade of gas I put in? I usally put Plus or Premium but sometimes when I'm on a budget I have to put in regular.... My fuel pump went out when my car only had 30,000 miles on it, it was horrible and I had to get it fixed for a pretty price... I wonder if what kind of gas had something to do with it....

Chuck33079 · 03-31-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperZeto

Does it matter what grade of gas I put in? I usally put Plus or Premium but sometimes when I'm on a budget I have to put in regular.... My fuel pump went out when my car only had 30,000 miles on it, it was horrible and I had to get it fixed for a pretty price... I wonder if what kind of gas had something to do with it....

Premium ONLY, dude. 91 octane or greater. Using the wrong gas doesn't effect the fuel pump, but it's bad for your motor.

enkei2k · 03-31-2014, 01:01 PM

read the manual.

actually you don't even have to. when you pop open the gas door, there's a note that clearly says PREMIUM only.

If you're on a budget, don't drive your car or sell it for something you can afford that takes regular gas.

05-02-2013, 11:33 AM	#76 (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	Fill @ 5 dots. Never have to worry __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 05-02-2013 at 12:12 PM.

05-02-2013, 12:25 PM	#83 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	From now on i'll just fill up when the first dot disappears. LOL, I think you guys worrry about crap that doesn't matter. Overheating fuel pump as a primary cause of said fuel pump quitting?... I doubt it. You have some other issue other than you keep letting your gas tank get to 2 dots if your fuel pump quits. JARblue likes this.

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I like to tell myself I fill up at half a tank, but the reality is I get the low fuel light that is without question, non linear. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	read the manual. actually you don't even have to. when you pop open the gas door, there's a note that clearly says PREMIUM only. If you're on a budget, don't drive your car or sell it for something you can afford that takes regular gas. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ ...need boost...

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03-31-2014, 12:52 PM	#88 (permalink)
SuperZeto Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 92 Drives: '78 280Z, '09 370Z Rep Power: 14	Does it matter what grade of gas I put in? I usally put Plus or Premium but sometimes when I'm on a budget I have to put in regular.... My fuel pump went out when my car only had 30,000 miles on it, it was horrible and I had to get it fixed for a pretty price... I wonder if what kind of gas had something to do with it....