Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

How accurate is a X5 fuel indicator

Options
  • 04-11-2009 6:33pm
    #1
    Hootanany
    Registered Users Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭


    When it says 50 mls is that it or is there a reserve Many Thanks in advance


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,568 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    it's 50 miles until the gague says empty, you can go a fair bit further, like in any car. but why push it?


  • Options
    #3
    Hootanany
    Registered Users Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    No i dont want to push it just interested in case you cant find a Petrol Station and i am low


  • Options
    #4
    ...stephen...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭...stephen...


    15 20 miles after that..... its funny in the rr(same engine) we flored it on zero miles left. foot to the floor. got another 15 miles from it. than it stop dont worry happens all the time your engine will be fine, dont even bother bleeding it. it will start!!! just keep turning the starter!


  • Options
    #5
    Hootanany
    Registered Users Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Cheers to all


  • Options
    #6
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    ...stephen... wrote: »
    .................just keep turning the starter!

    Leave the ignition on for a few minutes, the system will prime itself - less of a drain on the battery


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭junkyard


    ...stephen... wrote: »
    15 20 miles after that..... its funny in the rr(same engine) we flored it on zero miles left. foot to the floor. got another 15 miles from it. than it stop dont worry happens all the time your engine will be fine, dont even bother bleeding it. it will start!!! just keep turning the starter!

    Won't be great for your injectors or pump longterm carrying on like this.


Advertisement