Fuel Light On.

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how many miles do i have in reserve after the fuel light comes on?

[8.1HD/ALLISON]

The fuel light is an idiot light for idiots who can't read a fuel gauge. There is no set time or distance. Go get gas.

[PGDriver]

^ Brutal response.

[Stevens03]

There is no set distance as mentioned, seems to be around 40 miles remaining depending on conditions.

[LeoS41280]

When mine comes on, it takes about 23 gals to fill the tank. 26 gal tank, 3 gals left means about 40 - 60 miles if it is possible to suck it flat empty.

[SouthCo]

When the light comes on, look at the DIC to see how many "estimated" miles are left.

[txab]

Keep driving and let us know.

[Mckenzie]

20-30 miles, any more and chances are you'll be pulled off on the side of the road...

[ocbasbalburg]

Did you happen to look through the owners manual? I know on a previous vehicle that the tank capacity was listed as well as the reserve fuel tank capacity. I think 2-3 gallons is somewhat normal.

[AirForceAngler]

The fuel light is an idiot light for idiots who can't read a fuel gauge. There is no set time or distance. Go get gas.

 

And also read the recent post about running the tank too low. Keep it above 1/4 unless you like changing fuel pumps.

[Nick The Great]

If your truck has the DIC, there is an option to see how many miles are left in the tank.

 

It's not real accurate, but just as accurate as asking the fools on here!

[KMGZ400]

20-30 miles, any more and chances are you'll be pulled off on the side of the road...

 

 

in the GMT800's with the 22 gal tank its around 30 miles

[8.1HD/ALLISON]

The fuel light is an idiot light for idiots who can't read a fuel gauge. There is no set time or distance. Go get gas.

 

And also read the recent post about running the tank too low. Keep it above 1/4 unless you like changing fuel pumps.

 

 

 

Exactly. Most people don't realize that the fuel in the tank helps keep the pump cool.

[tanked_darren]

The fuel light is an idiot light for idiots who can't read a fuel gauge. There is no set time or distance. Go get gas.

 

And also read the recent post about running the tank too low. Keep it above 1/4 unless you like changing fuel pumps.

 

 

 

Exactly. Most people don't realize that the fuel in the tank helps keep the pump cool.

 

+1

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Thanks guys,I had my wife read all the reply's because her uncle keeps giving her bad info on this subject.thanks for your input.