It has a 21.1 gallon fuel tank.
What size is the gas tank?
Ok so I have filled up my truck 3 times since I have had it and I have put 16 gal in twice and 11 gallons in once. Both times when I only put 16 gallons in it the gas light was on. I have an 05 King Cab. I was under the assumption every 05 and newer Frontier had a 21 gallon gas tank? Thanks.
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There are a few gallons in reserve when the light comes on.
Try slowing down your fill near the end. If I fill mine full blast, the pump shuts off a few gallons before full.
Try slowing down your fill near the end. If I fill mine full blast, the pump shuts off a few gallons before full.
If that's the case, my gas gauge must be malfunctioning then. The gas light comes on around 25 miles on the "dte" Thanks for the quick replies.
It's 21.125 = 21 1/8If that's the case, my gas gauge must be malfunctioning then. The gas light comes on around 25 miles on the "dte" Thanks for the quick replies.
Clint
My gas light seems to come on very early too. The last time I ran the truck for a while but then of course got nervous about running out, so filled it when it took 18.5 gallons. I wanted it to be as empty as possible because I had a special discount on up to 20 gallons on a supermarket promotional. (Actually I had engineered it so I paid about fifteen cents a gallon.)
Anyway, in addition to the low gas light, the gauge was below the empty mark and seemed bottomed out (you know - when it doesn't bounce any more) when in fact nearly 3 gallons of gas remained. I suppose I'll get to know its peculiarities but wonder whether other owners who've done more than two fill-ups have words of wisdom.
Anyway, in addition to the low gas light, the gauge was below the empty mark and seemed bottomed out (you know - when it doesn't bounce any more) when in fact nearly 3 gallons of gas remained. I suppose I'll get to know its peculiarities but wonder whether other owners who've done more than two fill-ups have words of wisdom.
It has been stated that driving the tank extremely low isn't good for the fuel pump. Since it's located in the tank the liquid helps to keep it cool.
Clint
Clint
The pump is cooled by fuel flowing through it. Also, there are baffles to prevent fuel from sloshing away from pickup.It has been stated that driving the tank extremely low isn't good for the fuel pump. Since it's located in the tank the liquid helps to keep it cool.
Clint
That is only part of the equation. The flow itself can cause heat due to the velocity. The fuel around the pump helps in addition to the flow.The pump is cooled by fuel flowing through it. Also, there are baffles to prevent fuel from sloshing away from pickup.
The general rule of thumb is that you should not let your tank go below 1/4 for a number of reasons ranging from safety of the vehicle to your own personal safety.
So, when my dte is down around 20, my light is on, and the needle is on E, I still have 3-4 gallons left? Jesus. I always thought the tank had to be around 18 galons. I don't think I've ever put in more than 17 at once
Take a look at the schematic for the fuel tank. The pump is at the top of the tank. I know this because I replaced my fuel sending unit. Pump is almost never immersed fully in fuel.That is only part of the equation. The flow itself can cause heat due to the velocity. The fuel around the pump helps in addition to the flow.
The general rule of thumb is that you should not let your tank go below 1/4 for a number of reasons ranging from safety of the vehicle to your own personal safety.
Side note, possibly because of the way I installed my FSU... My reserve light comes on with a little less than 1/4 tank remaining so I follow the "rule of thumb" just to get rid of the damn light, lol
Damn!!! all this time (two+ years) I've always let my light come one sometimes even driving 40 miles after the light turned on. Just recently (last two months or so) ive been topping of as soon as the light turns on. I hope I have caused any damage to the pump.
Yea, I heard if your lite comes on too many times it voids your warranty!
In this application, pressure would cause heat increase, not velocity. In the application of a typical fuel pump/injector system, there isn't sufficient pressure to have a notable increase. There's only enough pressure to cope with gasoline's volatility, and serve the needs of the injectors.The flow itself can cause heat due to the velocity.
Gasoline is a highly effective heat transfer medium, almost instantly dissipating the minimal heat generated by the pressure/pump system.
In the days of carburetors, if truly excessive heat was present, the fuel would vaporize before reaching the induction point, it was typically referred to as 'vapor lock'.
Well, that's sure better than the idea that if your lite comes on too many times, the fuel pump self-destructs.:rofl:Yea, I heard if your lite comes on too many times it voids your warranty!
All this stuff about the fuel pump going bad if the fuel light is on constantly, is really stupid. Yes, it was common belief that with older cars it can happen, but not with current generation vehicles...
So if you get 20 mpg you should be able to
travel approx 70 miles before you run out of
gas after your light comes on.
Thats assuming of course your pump doesnt
burn up and your truck doesnt explode.:laugh:
travel approx 70 miles before you run out of
gas after your light comes on.
Thats assuming of course your pump doesnt
burn up and your truck doesnt explode.:laugh:
...nor the world come to an end, giggle.Thats assuming of course your pump doesnt
burn up and your truck doesnt explode.:laugh:
not one bit of truth in that.Yea, I heard if your lite comes on too many times it voids your warranty!
Naw, Mylt, I think it was just the slightest bit tongue-in-cheek.
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