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Trip Report: I ran out of gas

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Johnmo, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. Johnmo

    Johnmo Junior Member

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    I knew I was running it close, current tank was at 425 miles and I had been running AC a lot. Gas engine starts to sputter for the next 500 yards. All warning lights come on but car keeps moving. I hit the pedal hard to engage gas engine, car accelerates but gas engine is not to be heard.

    Luckily, gas is about 2 miles away. All of that is steadily down hill, and only two lights.

    It drives fine, coasts most of the way, but I could have driven it harder I think.

    Added gas, turned key, starts fine, no lights, all good.

    I don't plan to ever do this again but I'm happy to say my 2003 handled it like a champ
     
    #1 Johnmo, Sep 29, 2014
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  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Good, sin no more!

    Seriously, I can see no reason to flirt with an empty tank. Just pick a level, anywhere under half full, or one quarter full: if it's below that point and you're passing a decent gas station, fill it up. Not so hard, lol.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Sep 29, 2014
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    been there, done that, you made out better than me, way to go!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 29, 2014
  4. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    No problem, I plan to do it in about 3-4 weeks as part of another driving stunt. The other 30-40 times were part of gasoline studies.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #4 bwilson4web, Sep 29, 2014
  5. Leealwayswantedone

    Leealwayswantedone Junior Member

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    sounds like great fun...new bumper sticker "I survived running out of gas"
     
    #5 Leealwayswantedone, Sep 29, 2014
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