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Why is fuel light on?

  • 24-03-2017 10:13pm
    #1
    rottie 11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭


    Fuel light came on but it's saying I've miles left


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Yeah, you need to get fuel. That's what the light is for. 50 miles isn't that much.

    You only have about 12% left. If that was your phone, you'd be charging it.


  • #3
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Fuel light came on but it's saying I've miles left

    Fuel light comes on, when fuel level is low - not totally gone yet.


  • #4
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    Is that an A4?

    The fuel light usually comes on when you have about 50/60 on the fuel gauge.

    Just a reminder is all.

    Edit: I cant believe any of us answered that question.


  • #5
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    It's letting you know to put some fuel into it.
    Even with fuel light lighting on and people seeing they've very few miles left in the tank, countless people every day of the week run out of fuel


  • #6
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #7
    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    It would be a fairly useless system if the light came on when there were zero miles left...


  • #8
    heroics
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭heroics


    Your fuel gauge is in the red that's why the light comes on. as said above 50 miles is not a lot


  • #9
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    And your handbrake is on and your lights.


  • #10
    rottie 11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    I never noticed it on before unless it was down to around 10-15 miles


  • #11
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    I just had a look at the pic again OP.

    Looks like you need an new car in 50 miles. Im selling my old A4 if you need another one.


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  • #12
    0ph0rce0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,026 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    8896d1a68bc4988980f33279d78af6a0_img-gas-on-e-meme_960-720.jpeg


  • #13
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,644 ✭✭✭cml387


    No petrol gauge is accurate enough to tell you that you have only 15 miles worth of driving left.

    And don't drive around on fumes, it's bad practice.


  • #14
    Danbo!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    Mine comes on at 80km left in the tank, which is 49.71 miles in old money. Maybe your car is just a bit more dramatic ;)

    Edit: after looking at the pic again, another slightly telling sign is your fuel gauge in the red.


  • #15
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    I used to dread that exact same light on my S4 :(

    *Shudder*


  • #16
    rottie 11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    Whats wrong with it going into the red ?


  • #17
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Whats wrong with it going into the red ?

    You'll eventually run out of fuel?


  • #18
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    Jesus tittyfcuking christ


  • #19
    rottie 11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    You'll eventually run out of fuel?

    So il just top up when I've 10 miles left ?? I dnot see the problem ??


  • #20
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Whats wrong with it going into the red ?

    Car sucks in all the crud at the bottom of the tank which can cause problems depending on the cars fuel system.

    If it's a diesel components lubricated by the fuel itself can burn out more quickly over time.


  • #21
    trabpc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭trabpc


    I think OP is winding us up.
    Least i hope he is......


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  • #22
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    A few warning lights have lit up on my car, Can anyone tell me what's wrong :p

    dashboard-icons.jpg?width=500&height=333.58662613981767

    Will a shot of Dipetane fix it ?


  • #23
    testicles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭testicles


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  • #24
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    testicles wrote: »
    No, your car has been infected with the Christmas Tree virus.

    Oh. I recently installed one of these
    41c1s30njWL.jpg

    Do you reckon that caused the problem ?

    I'm genuinely worried


  • #25
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #26
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    ****.

    My car has it too.

    Am I going to be ok??!!!


  • #27
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »
    ****.

    My car has it too.

    Am I going to be ok??!!!

    That's not gonna go away.

    Only one thing you can do now

    carsmash.jpg


  • #28
    rottie 11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,431 ✭✭✭rottie 11


    Some funny men on here alrite. Nothing better to be doing on a friday night than acting the men over the Internet


  • #29
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Some funny men on here alrite. Nothing better to be doing on a friday night than acting the men over the Internet

    You're funny.

    You should check out After Hours

    http://touch.boards.ie/forum/7


  • #30
    polan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 397 ✭✭polan


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Some funny men on here alrite. Nothing better to be doing on a friday night than acting the men over the Internet

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKG-kbKeIo


    Honestly has to be the stupidest car-related question I have come across ever.


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  • #31
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,762 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    In other news cars need fuel to run, it's a jaysus money racket.


  • #32
    Barry Badrinath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Barry Badrinath


    rottie 11 wrote: »
    Some funny men on here alrite. Nothing better to be doing on a friday night than acting the men over the Internet

    Not as funny as they guy who doesnt know car basics 101.

    Have you even got a licence


  • #33
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    I think it's a reminder that you're nearly out of milk in the fridge. Nothing worse than getting home and having no milk for your corn flakes.


  • #34
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    I reckon we're done here..


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