How far did you get on "empty?"

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Paul Gregory, Apr 5, 2024.

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  1. bisco

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    when i ran out in my '08, it kept going on electric with no trouble lights. i didn't even realize until the battery got low. then it shut down and the whole board lit up.
    i assume that the pump shut off with the engine, but probably ran until all the fuel was out of the injectors
     
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    All I know is that any time I ran out of fuel in the last 30 years or so,
    the engine always started immediately after I put fuel in.
     
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    My story refers to my experience with my Gen 3.
     
    #23 Paul Gregory, Nov 26, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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    aha!
     
    #24 bisco, Nov 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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    That was Jimbo Palmer. Here is one of his many versions:

     
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