How many litres have we got left in a MY99 UK Spec when the low fuel warning light comes on?

 

8L from memory, try not to let it get too low as the crap in the bottom of the tank may get sucked through and end up in the fuel filter.

 

Dunno exactly in my MY98, but the needle will go all the way PAST the 'E' before I run out in my car. I tested it when I first got it, just to see.
I'd guess at two gallons (10 litres).

Stef.

 

Put 51.5 litres in MY99 last night.
Light had been on solid (ie not going on and off again) for about 10-15 miles.

So I would guess approx 10 litres, but I wouldnt risk more than about 25 miles or easyish driving or you really would be risking it!!

robski

 

Thanks lads,

Just needed to know as the low fuel light came on just as I pulled into the office car park. I could have sworn when I set off from home early this morning that there was enough petrol left and the needle was showing around the 1/4 mark!! Must be careful with my right foot in future or at least ensure that I have enough petrol in the car so I can still enjoy the drive into work!!!

I am 23 miles from home and seeing as I have no cash on me to put any petrol in, I should be able to make it back okay?

 

Got over 52 litres in mine yesterday and the light hadn't even come on!!!

And the moral is - the light is supposed to come on when there is 10L left - so it clearly doesn't!!!!

 

Dave

I agree, the low fuel warning light can come on very late - particularly if you are doing steady motorway driving.

Last year, I was on the motorway, light came on, but I was about 10 miles off the exit where I wanted to come off. I thought I would be fine, but as I came off the slip road left - pretty quickly I must admit, the damn thing ran out of fuel!

That is not 10L left!

Dales

 

10 litres, more or less.
About 50 miles of normal driving