ubersonic Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 No im not trolling, the fuel gauge has four quarters, except instead of the markings going E-1/4-1/2-3/4-F like in most cars I have had (except ones with digital readouts) the markings seem to go E-1/6-1/2-5/6-F. Am I supposed to be reading the four quarters as actual quarters or as they appear? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 wen its at the bottom ,put more in. dont over complicate things mate, you might get a nosebleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 You'd be surprised how far you can drive between the empty line and the little E. I've ran on E's for a fair way. Definitely consider that empty line to be empty though, as running on the E sign below the fuel gauge line definitely isn't a place you want to be. You start to sweat and everything. I floored it once forgetting and I had a fuel cut suddenly then carried on going, scary, don't risk the biscuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 No im not trolling, the fuel gauge has four quarters, except instead of the markings going E-1/4-1/2-3/4-F like in most cars I have had (except ones with digital readouts) the markings seem to go E-1/6-1/2-5/6-F. Am I supposed to be reading the four quarters as actual quarters or as they appear? Thank you. as in one sixth of a tank, 1/2 = three sixths of a tank and 5/6 = five sixths of a tank? surely you know how to read fractions? Its like 1/2 is the same as 2/4 is the same as 3/6 is the same as 4/8 is the same as 5/10 is the same as 6/12 etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 is this really a subject that needs an in depth discussion? when the pointy arrow gets near the bottom...put more petrol in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=152350&d=1338134098 HTH Yes, but all my fuel is at the bottom of the tank. How do I get my fuel to the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I tend to fill up when I hit 1/4 of a tank. I have looked at this before, and clocked the mileage at each point on the guage, and yes, it is 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, not as it appears. When filled up, it takes ages for the needle to move. However, as others have said, when it gets low......fill her up!!!! duh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) Yes, but all my fuel is at the bottom of the tank. How do I get my fuel to the top? Turn the fuel tank upside down. Gees! Do you need me to wipe your bum for you too? Edited May 27, 2012 by ScottC (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Turn the fuel tank upside down. Gees! Do you need me to wipe your bum for you too? Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down? Yes, that would be the cheaper option, but don't forget the fuel would then be upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Mechanics are expensive to remove the fuel tank and turn it around. Would I be better turning the whole car upside down? Easiest to do at speed Just remember to hold on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 I have looked at this before, and clocked the mileage at each point on the guage, and yes, it is 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, not as it appears. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ? My NA has this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasurrey Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Yes, that would be the cheaper option, but don't forget the fuel would then be upside downWould this upside down fuel cause the car to travel backwards and could I counter the effect by selecting reverse gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevie.84 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Could counter this problem by turning the fuel station upside down maybe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 little num tried that method. didnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellstrom Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Should be moved technical section and be made sticky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Is your brothers name Ed and is he struggling to open the boot from inside the car by any chance???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 little num tried that method. didnt work And drilling a tank ending in a rather large burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Is your brothers name Ed and is he struggling to open the boot from inside the car by any chance???? always crops up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The UK spec has an orange light that comes on before you run out, dont j specs have this ? My jspec has this light, however it doesn't have a fuel gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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