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fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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I usually fill up pretty close to when the light comes on. I typically put in between 23-24 gallons of gas.

8.1HD/ALLISON Senior Enthusiast

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You should fill up before the idiot light comes on. The fuel in the tank helps to cool the fuel pump. You will burn the fuel pump out faster if you constantly run down to empty.

 

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Judboy Enthusiast

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I usually do fill up before the light, idiot. It is my first tank of gas on a new truck.

 

Next time be constructive and answer a question or keep silent if you do not know the answer.

 

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NitroCherokee Enthusiast

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I usually do fill up before the light, idiot. It is my first tank of gas on a new truck.

 

Next time be constructive and answer a question or keep silent if you do not know the answer.

 

Happy 4th!

Wow, butt hurt much? That was the most constructive answer given

Judboy Enthusiast

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Dealers run them near empty all the time....tell them they are destroying new trucks. BTW, where is this in the owners manual?

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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You should fill up before the idiot light comes on. The fuel in the tank helps to cool the fuel pump. You will burn the fuel pump out faster if you constantly run down to empty.

 

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hmmm.....I've run plenty of cars til the fuel light comes on multiple times over. Never had an issue with the fuel pump burning out...

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Sometimes things just make common.... well any way gas is cool (it better be) the pump is in there pumping getting warm, more gas cooler pump. Kinda like a bigger radiator on your car. Got to be better things to argue about.

Sooperdave Enthusiast

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hmmm.....I've run plenty of cars til the fuel light comes on multiple times over. Never had an issue with the fuel pump burning out...

Same here... been doing it for years on every vehicle I've ever owned. Fuel still goes thru the pump to help keep it cool. I think it's just another one of those common misconceptions.

NitroCherokee Enthusiast

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Dealers run them near empty all the time....tell them they are destroying new trucks. BTW, where is this in the owners manual?

 

Seriously? Ok I'm out

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Ive seen it print before but some things just aren't worth it.

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Ok all you guys just go to ask dot com. Enough said. Try to help some people...

8.1HD/ALLISON Senior Enthusiast

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I usually do fill up before the light, idiot. It is my first tank of gas on a new truck.

 

Next time be constructive and answer a question or keep silent if you do not know the answer.

 

Happy 4th!

 

You need to read up on the site rules. We don't need any name calling. I was adding to the conversation with a related topic. To fully answer your question depends on driving habits, speed, wind, temp, load, etc, so each vehicle will be different. It is definitely not a cut and dry number. Please excuse my ignorance for trying to put my 10+ years in the automotive field and ASE Master Certification to use and help someone. I'll keep my mouth shut next time you ask something. :)

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules

 

 

SlavO Enthusiast

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The best way to see how much gas you've in the truck is to use the OnStar app I think? It tells you miles and gallons you've left

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