370 PSA, fill up your tank or turn left only

geddy lee · 07-23-2013, 09:56 AM

I have been down to 1 dot and 0 dots plenty of times and never had this problem

cheshirecat · 07-23-2013, 10:24 AM

IMO, out of all the problems this chassis has experienced over its lifetime, this is the worst one. To me, it's just a completely unacceptable design flaw.

kidkotic2001 · 07-23-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth36

I find this issue so weird. I have gone down to 1 dot multiple times and once it went down to 0 dots but I've never had a problem. Usually I'm not on the accelerator much when I'm down that low because I just want to get to the gas station but I definitely been on the gas and corners with less than 7 dots.

Im in the same boat I have done this at least three times and have not had this issue yet.

Mr&Mrs · 07-23-2013, 10:56 AM

I have had it happen a few times and im boosted so its very scary! I do think if you are at WOT coming out of the corner your chances of this happening are very high.

I do not see how it is possible to be down to 1 or 0 dots and not have this happen. It got me with 3/4 of a tank once. Granted I need more fuel and was screaming up an on ramp.

This is without a doubt a problem that needs fixing!

DR_ · 07-23-2013, 11:10 AM

All you guys saying you go down to 0 or 1 dots and it not happening are not reading how to recreate this issue. Take it down that low and then go on a long right had corner while applying power. I guarantee you will fuel starve in this scenario. Have your tow hook handy

MB_Z · 07-23-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bret86944

Were you able to get it started or did you need a tow?

I was able to get it started again the first attempt the engine turned but never fired after letting it sit for 5 minutes it fired back up

MB_Z · 07-23-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Sucks for your troubles

Isn't 6-7 dots almost half a tank?

With out looking i thinks it's just above a quarter tank there's 19 -20 dots I believe got bored in traffic and counted one day

red2010z · 07-23-2013, 11:14 AM

KNOCKED ON WOOD!

Never had a issue and I have ran it almost bone dry. <15 miles to empty.

Vichtz · 07-23-2013, 11:27 AM

i agree with the minority here. I have been 1 to 2 dots in hard turns and had no issues what so ever...

kittens · 07-23-2013, 11:32 AM

There are 16 dots I think at least in my '09.. I've been down to 0 dots also but this thread will make me fill up earlier

cossie1600 · 07-23-2013, 11:42 AM

I just verified. I was at 6 dot when it happened, it dropped to 5 dot when I stalled.

Just have your AAA ready when it happens. I can't believe it cut out that easy on the street argg

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 12:05 PM

this is odd, cause i do quick right turns often and wot if open road... and no issue. must be something on your car, cossie.

i fill at 1/2 tank. hope you get that fixed.

Mitco39 · 07-23-2013, 12:10 PM

I had 4 dots when it happened, the gauge dropped to no dots and the car stalled. I turned the key on and sat there for awhile with the pump on. There must have been just enough fuel to transfer back over cuz in about 2-3 minutes I was good to go again.

It does indeed suck though.

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 12:16 PM

maybe im not taking my right turns faast enough.

should both my right tires be off the ground while i make this fast right turn?

Mitco39 · 07-23-2013, 12:24 PM

I was doing oh probably about 80-85 mph around a on-ramp onto the freeway. Left a beamer in the dust till the car quit, lol.

07-23-2013, 09:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	I have been down to 1 dot and 0 dots plenty of times and never had this problem luigi90210 and 1st like this.

07-23-2013, 10:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I have had it happen a few times and im boosted so its very scary! I do think if you are at WOT coming out of the corner your chances of this happening are very high. I do not see how it is possible to be down to 1 or 0 dots and not have this happen. It got me with 3/4 of a tank once. Granted I need more fuel and was screaming up an on ramp. This is without a doubt a problem that needs fixing! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

07-23-2013, 11:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	All you guys saying you go down to 0 or 1 dots and it not happening are not reading how to recreate this issue. Take it down that low and then go on a long right had corner while applying power. I guarantee you will fuel starve in this scenario. Have your tow hook handy Rusty likes this.

07-23-2013, 11:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	KNOCKED ON WOOD! Never had a issue and I have ran it almost bone dry. <15 miles to empty. __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

07-23-2013, 11:27 AM	#24 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	i agree with the minority here. I have been 1 to 2 dots in hard turns and had no issues what so ever... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

07-23-2013, 10:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	IMO, out of all the problems this chassis has experienced over its lifetime, this is the worst one. To me, it's just a completely unacceptable design flaw.

07-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#25 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	There are 16 dots I think at least in my '09.. I've been down to 0 dots also but this thread will make me fill up earlier

07-23-2013, 11:42 AM	#26 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I just verified. I was at 6 dot when it happened, it dropped to 5 dot when I stalled. Just have your AAA ready when it happens. I can't believe it cut out that easy on the street argg

07-23-2013, 12:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this is odd, cause i do quick right turns often and wot if open road... and no issue. must be something on your car, cossie. i fill at 1/2 tank. hope you get that fixed.

07-23-2013, 12:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I had 4 dots when it happened, the gauge dropped to no dots and the car stalled. I turned the key on and sat there for awhile with the pump on. There must have been just enough fuel to transfer back over cuz in about 2-3 minutes I was good to go again. It does indeed suck though. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

07-23-2013, 12:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	maybe im not taking my right turns faast enough. should both my right tires be off the ground while i make this fast right turn? kidkotic2001 likes this.

07-23-2013, 12:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I was doing oh probably about 80-85 mph around a on-ramp onto the freeway. Left a beamer in the dust till the car quit, lol. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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