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has anyone run out of gas with trip computer? When it reads "zero" miles left, is there a safety net?

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Old 05-25-1999, 10:33 AM
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has anyone run out of gas with trip computer? When it reads "zero" miles left, is there a safety net?
Old 05-25-1999, 11:30 AM
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Run it past 0 miles a few times - there's definitely 10 or 15 miles left there
Old 05-25-1999, 12:05 PM
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THANKS! Mine just turned to 0 as I pulled into the parking lot this morning, and it is about 4 mile to the gas stations! I'll be testing this after work!
Old 05-25-1999, 12:09 PM
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Yes, I have run the computer to zero miles left in the tank of fuel. Now the manual states that the Quattro has a 15.6 gallon tank. The computer turned to zero less than 1 mile from the fuel station. I put 16.726 gallons of fuel in the tank, which was topped off to the gas cap, which is what I do on every fill up.
Old 05-25-1999, 12:17 PM
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Brad Bilut
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I ran mine 10 - 15 miles past zero. Man was I getting nervous!
Old 05-25-1999, 12:18 PM
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Your not supposed to top off your gas tank like that. Fuel could fill up in your emissions canister!
Old 05-25-1999, 12:59 PM
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Me too.. this morning. That's why I asked. Thanks everyone.
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