Fuel left after fuel light comes on - Dodge Diesel

jd4030 · 10-10-2005, 01:24 PM

Does anyone know approximately how much fuel is left after the fuel light comes on? I'm guessing about 6-8 gallons.

tmleadr03 · 10-10-2005, 01:46 PM

I figure about 10. My truck as 34 gallons and if I hit up the station right at the gas light I can get in about 25 gallons.

phox_mulder · 10-10-2005, 01:47 PM

I've ran mine down to the light only twice, and each time was only able to squeeze 28-29 gallons in,
34 gallon tank makes that 5-6 gallons.

Been said numerous times, but it's bad mojo to let it get that low.
VP44 is relying on nice cool fuel to keep itself cooled and lubed, once you get that low the fuel is no longer cool, but quite hot.

phox

jay05torque · 10-10-2005, 06:12 PM

my 05 had 4 galloons left, we were running back from out west, and gas supply was not good in the area!

Huff nPuff · 10-10-2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd4030

Does anyone know approximately how much fuel is left after the fuel light comes on? I'm guessing about 6-8 gallons.

Letting it get that low could cost you an injection pump.

oestreich84 · 10-10-2005, 08:29 PM

I think I got the short end of the stick. I only have a 28 gallon tank. I usually fill up at 1/4 tank and it takes about 20 gallons. Was the 34 gallon tank an option?

Dr. Evil · 10-10-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phox_mulder

Been said numerous times, but it's bad mojo to let it get that low.
VP44 is relying on nice cool fuel to keep itself cooled and lubed, once you get that low the fuel is no longer cool, but quite hot.

phox

Good advice....I rarely let mine get under a 1/4 tank

tmleadr03 · 10-10-2005, 09:21 PM

I was under the impression it came with the long bed extended cab truck. You had to get the long bed short cab to get the 35g tank.

drew03 · 10-10-2005, 09:35 PM

i heard 15 somewhere. i dont know where i heard that at.?

CJ · 10-11-2005, 12:38 AM

My understanding is that the extended cab short bed came with 34 gal tank and extended cab long bed/regular cab long bed came with 35 gal tank......could be wrong
That being said I have never been able to put more than 27 gal in mine CJ

newriverSpecon · 10-11-2005, 01:08 AM

Hmm,
I understand the premise guys but mine is functional and from all indication on the pump is original. I think it may have some issues but they seem to have subsided. That said I have put 32 once and usually (depends on my plan for the weekend and the next week) fill between the light and the bottom of the E. It is between 26 and 30 gal.

It did bite me once. My guesstimate was off by about 15 mile and I hit an incline. I got to sit on the side of the freeway for three hours after work one morning. I could not for the life of me get it to prime the Jet-A a co-worked brought to me. My dad drug me to the shop and we cranked on it for a while and it lit.

Randy

BTW, long beds 35 short beds 34. Gas short bed 26.

eights88 · 10-11-2005, 11:31 AM

I though I real in owners manual its 10% left in tank?
3-4 gal

Flashdancr · 10-11-2005, 11:46 AM

About 8 gal. left with the 35-gal tank.

I would imagine more people will let their trucks get down lower on fuel before filling up in hopes that the prices have gone down. I have been maybe it’s not such a good idea.

Failed to think about the cooling aspect.

RowJ · 10-11-2005, 11:50 AM

Only do it on mine on long trips....takes 25-26 gallons.

Oestreich84 - Mine only takes 22 gal at 1/4 tank. Takes a long time to got down from there. I believe all second Gen trucks are either 34 or 35 gal.

RJ

CTD NUT · 10-11-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tmleadr03

I figure about 10. My truck as 34 gallons and if I hit up the station right at the gas light I can get in about 25 gallons.

Both of my CTD's have the 35 gallon tank.....the light on my 98.5 comes on when there is exactly 10 gallons left in the tank which is 1.25 gallons more than a 1/4 tank.

10-10-2005, 01:46 PM	#2
tmleadr03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 116 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I figure about 10. My truck as 34 gallons and if I hit up the station right at the gas light I can get in about 25 gallons. __________________ 2003 Jetta TDi Manual

10-10-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
phox_mulder Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 6,530 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I've ran mine down to the light only twice, and each time was only able to squeeze 28-29 gallons in, 34 gallon tank makes that 5-6 gallons. Been said numerous times, but it's bad mojo to let it get that low. VP44 is relying on nice cool fuel to keep itself cooled and lubed, once you get that low the fuel is no longer cool, but quite hot. phox __________________ 2002.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 SOLD 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4x4. Detonator Yellow in color Bone stock for now, at least for a couple months 2008 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King. Black Pearl in color 12 inch apes, stainless cables, Vance & Hines pipes, garage door opener, combo speedo/tach

10-10-2005, 08:29 PM	#6
oestreich84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: menomonie,wisconsin Posts: 473 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I think I got the short end of the stick. I only have a 28 gallon tank. I usually fill up at 1/4 tank and it takes about 20 gallons. Was the 34 gallon tank an option? __________________ SOLD 98.5 2500 regular cab, long box, 24 valve, 5 speed, 3:54 rear, 5 inch straight pipe,autometer cobalt series boost and pyro gauges, isspro fuel pressure gauge, Fram boost intake, jammer 3's , edge comp with MAP unplugged, Holley Blue inline fuel pump, 285/75/16 Mastercraft Courser CT's, high flow banjos, Now sadly driving a 92 ranger with a 4.0 and 5 speed.

10-10-2005, 09:35 PM	#9
drew03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 554 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i heard 15 somewhere. i dont know where i heard that at.? __________________ 03 2500 6 spd 4x4 quad cab short bed 285/70/17 4" straight pipe with 5" stainless steel tip. fass 150 IAFF Local 176

10-11-2005, 12:38 AM	#10
CJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: oregon Posts: 291 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	My understanding is that the extended cab short bed came with 34 gal tank and extended cab long bed/regular cab long bed came with 35 gal tank......could be wrong That being said I have never been able to put more than 27 gal in mine CJ __________________ 2002 3/4 4x4 HO 6spd 4"exhaust BHAF Boost/EGT/FP va5 Jammer III'S Six States Dist Stage II AFS Big Dog Fuel System

10-10-2005, 06:12 PM	#4
jay05torque Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: madison suburb, wi Posts: 43 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	my 05 had 4 galloons left, we were running back from out west, and gas supply was not good in the area!

10-10-2005, 09:21 PM	#8
tmleadr03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 116 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I was under the impression it came with the long bed extended cab truck. You had to get the long bed short cab to get the 35g tank.

10-11-2005, 01:08 AM	#11
newriverSpecon Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 487 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Hmm, I understand the premise guys but mine is functional and from all indication on the pump is original. I think it may have some issues but they seem to have subsided. That said I have put 32 once and usually (depends on my plan for the weekend and the next week) fill between the light and the bottom of the E. It is between 26 and 30 gal. It did bite me once. My guesstimate was off by about 15 mile and I hit an incline. I got to sit on the side of the freeway for three hours after work one morning. I could not for the life of me get it to prime the Jet-A a co-worked brought to me. My dad drug me to the shop and we cranked on it for a while and it lit. Randy BTW, long beds 35 short beds 34. Gas short bed 26. __________________ '99 2500 4x2 5 speed 3.54 OPEN 235/85R16 Michelin LTX M/S, 174,000 miles, Topper, Autometer Ultra-lite Boost, Pyro, BHAF w/insulated box, muffler gone. Van Aaken, Holley Black, custom -8 lines and filter (factory mess gone),13" Con FE, BB pilot bearing, Red Tops, Trans Filter '97 2500 4X4 5 speed original clutch (it will slip, Con O in work), 3.54LSD,135,000 miles, QC LWB, Banks Power Pack, Maxxis Mudders 315/75R16, Thuren track bar, KDP MIA, Timing @ 16.5, 5th gear gone for now.

10-11-2005, 11:31 AM	#12
eights88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Croton,OH Posts: 78 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Fuel left after fuel light comes on I though I real in owners manual its 10% left in tank? 3-4 gal __________________ 06 mega cab Larimie 2500 4x4 Auto 3.73 gears K&N filter Gauges 5" cat back with 7" tip all MBRP superchips/flashpaq missing silencer ring new set of tires 285/75/17 nitto terra grabbers. 27bh jayco jay flight tt. Old truck 2003 quad cab ctd ho black k&n filter mt 33x12.5x17 tires on stock rims auto short bed DTR Megacab Club #65

10-11-2005, 11:46 AM	#13
Flashdancr Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Native Texan now traveling the Beautiful USA Posts: 267 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	About 8 gal. left with the 35-gal tank. I would imagine more people will let their trucks get down lower on fuel before filling up in hopes that the prices have gone down. I have been maybe it’s not such a good idea. Failed to think about the cooling aspect. __________________ 95 Dodge Diesel 1 Ton Dually, Dixie Custom Truck, Red & Gold. Turned up and runnin' sweet! January 2005 TOM winner. "Silly Boys Trucks are for Girls!"

10-11-2005, 11:50 AM	#14
RowJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Border Posts: 8,233 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Only do it on mine on long trips....takes 25-26 gallons. Oestreich84 - Mine only takes 22 gal at 1/4 tank. Takes a long time to got down from there. I believe all second Gen trucks are either 34 or 35 gal. RJ __________________ 02, 2500, QCLB, 4x4, Auto, 3.55 Power-Lok LSD - DTT/Billet - Smarty- Mach 4's - BD Twins - O-Ring/Studs -Snow's H2O/Meth - FASS - F-1 Cam/Valve Springs - HTT Manifold - Road Armored - 5" pipe - TC Lockup Switch - 3rd Gen Brakes, Wheels & Trackbar - Fluidampr - DSS - 33" Pro Comp Xtreme A/T's

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