Fuel Gauge Accuracy, Reserve Amount?

2011 Nismo#91

The estimated range and fuel gauge are very inaccurate. Had about 2.5 gallons left when I got the "---".
When I look at the fuel gauge:
1/2 = 2/5
1/4 = 1/4
1 dot = 2 gallons
Anything under 1/4 and don't take long right hand turns at speed.
The estimated range is very inaccurate and probably should never be used.

sandersd

Same here. So far that seems to be the norm.

I can't wait to try this to confirm. Please define "at speed". Are we talking 60 mph or 140 mph? I assume with high G forces...

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2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

JARblue

If you look at the shape of the gas tank, there is a large hump in the middle of it. It is indeed g-forces that cause the gas to slosh over the hump to the side without a fuel pickup. The fuel starvation issue seems to occur when there is a combination of g-forces and lots of throttle around a long right hand curve. With regard to speed, it's more about the individual curve; different curves are going to see different speeds. I wouldn't be surprised if someone were able to induce fuel starvation by doing donuts in a parking lot.

Basically, try a long right hand curve as fast as the Z can take it at high RPMs with very little gas. This is your best chance to induce fuel starvation

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