Anyone know how many litres are left in your tank when the amber fuel light comes on?

[TeaMonsta]

I've got a '97 3rd gen 3.0l TD with a 65litre tank, BTW. Thanks.

[si tate]

I've got a '97 3rd gen 3.0l TD with a 65litre tank, BTW. Thanks.

About 5 or a gallon, take your pick.

[Lightyear66]

Why is it fuel gauges take ages to start moving after filling up and then seem to drop like a stone once off the mark ???

[TeaMonsta]

About 5 or a gallon, take your pick.

Not much, then. Hope I make it 15 miles down the road to the petrol station. Should do at 27 mpg (if my maths is right). Thanks Si.

[Sylux]

Let us know

[Fey!]

I got about 50km after my light went, but wouldn't risk it any further.

I only get about 22mpg (35km/l).

[Sylux]

I haven't seen mine yet. It must be really low to come on?

[BUSHWHACKER]

I haven't seen mine yet. It must be really low to come on?

The needle needs to be below the 'E' before the light comes on.

[Sylux]

Ah. Sounds like I've been prematurely panicking!

[si tate]

Not much, then. Hope I make it 15 miles down the road to the petrol station. Should do at 27 mpg (if my maths is right). Thanks Si.

I once did 20 miles but then bottled it & filled up but it was probably running on vapour by that point.

[Albannach]

Why is it fuel gauges take ages to start moving after filling up and then seem to drop like a stone once off the mark ???

Because the sender is saturated. It takes a while for the level to come back in to range.

[BUSHWHACKER]

I once did 20 miles but then bottled it & filled up but it was probably running on vapour by that point.

Diesel? Vapour??

[si tate]

Diesel? Vapour??

Ye ye, you know what I meant "Vincent"

[Nkerridge]

I've got a '97 3rd gen 3.0l TD with a 65litre tank, BTW. Thanks.

I ran for about 40 miles after I missed a garage driving through France

[BUSHWHACKER]

I ran for about 40 miles after I missed a garage driving through France

Not with the fuel light on though.