Gas Gauge/Range Way Off
#41
Has anyone else with a 2015 had any issues with the digital gas gauge? Even when the "range" says that I only have 5 miles left, and the gauge is down to one, when I head to the gas station, it only fills up 8 - 8.5 gallons. With a 10.8 gallon tank and even considering the low side of mpg, that's off by about 70 miles.
If you have a 2015, can you tell me how much you fill up when the range indicator is in single digits? I want to know if this is just me.
If you have a 2015, can you tell me how much you fill up when the range indicator is in single digits? I want to know if this is just me.
Car manuacturers learned long ago not to have gas gauges that measured from zero content. So they invented the reerve and measured from there. Most vehicles have a 50 to 60 mile reserve so that when the tank says empty there is about 1.5 to 3 gallons still avauilable to the fuel pump.
If they were actually accurate some like you would think they can go to single digit gas level and run out of gas; the worse part of that is not that you had a long walk home but the damage done to injectors that depend on gas for lubrication and no gas means injectors rub hard against their shrouds. And often affect mpg thereafter.
#42
Has anyone else with a 2015 had any issues with the digital gas gauge? Even when the "range" says that I only have 5 miles left, and the gauge is down to one, when I head to the gas station, it only fills up 8 - 8.5 gallons. With a 10.8 gallon tank and even considering the low side of mpg, that's off by about 70 miles.
If you have a 2015, can you tell me how much you fill up when the range indicator is in single digits? I want to know if this is just me.
If you have a 2015, can you tell me how much you fill up when the range indicator is in single digits? I want to know if this is just me.
I just bought it on Monday and thought the fuel gauge was dropping quickly and worried it was eating a ton of gas for some reason. Turns out it wasn't eating a ton of gas, the gauges are just off. I'm actually contacting the dealer on this since it's a big difference between what the user manual says and what's actually happening.
-Micah
#43
There are several factors that affect this so-called "issue":
1. The owner's manual states that you have 1.59 gallons left once the low fuel light comes on; I would wager a bet that there's more than that left as manufactures most always leave a "reserve"
2. Not sure how you fill your tank, but if you stop filling after the first click, the tank will not be completely full. I know it depends on the pump, but on my last fillup, I added 1.5 gallons after the 1st auto-shutoff (next fill I will see if I can get 2 gallons in).
3. The tank size is most definitely larger than 10.6 gallons (my last car had a "14.5" gallon fuel tank, but I repeatedly added between 16.5-16.8 gallons per fillup).
1. The owner's manual states that you have 1.59 gallons left once the low fuel light comes on; I would wager a bet that there's more than that left as manufactures most always leave a "reserve"
2. Not sure how you fill your tank, but if you stop filling after the first click, the tank will not be completely full. I know it depends on the pump, but on my last fillup, I added 1.5 gallons after the 1st auto-shutoff (next fill I will see if I can get 2 gallons in).
3. The tank size is most definitely larger than 10.6 gallons (my last car had a "14.5" gallon fuel tank, but I repeatedly added between 16.5-16.8 gallons per fillup).
Last edited by GoBucky; 02-27-2015 at 08:01 AM.
#46
The most I've been able to put in the car so far was approximately 31 litres (8.2 gallons) of gas. The gas light seems to come on when there's 10 litres left for me (2.64 gallons) which is exactly the same time as my previous 2 cars (except they had 50L tanks, not 40L), so this seems somewhat close to what the OP is experiencing. I figured this was pretty normal, not too sure now reading the manual which indicates the light will come on at around 6L left.. that's a 4ish litre difference..
Last edited by kellyjoy; 03-29-2015 at 07:15 PM.
#47
The most I've been able to put in the car so far was approximately 31 litres (8.2 gallons) of gas. The gas light seems to come on when there's 10 litres left for me (2.64 gallons) which is exactly the same time as my previous 2 cars (except they had 50L tanks, not 40L), so this seems somewhat close to what the OP is experiencing. I figured this was pretty normal, not too sure now reading the manual which indicates the light will come on at around 6L left.. that's a 4ish litre difference..
#48
On this last tank I drove 79 miles after the low fuel light came on, which is approx. 1.55 gallons, which pretty much agrees with what the owners manual states is left when the light comes on (1.59gal). When filling, I had 9.6 gallons after the first click, then added 1.6 more gallons for a total of a 11.2 gallons.
#49
On this last tank I drove 79 miles after the low fuel light came on, which is approx. 1.55 gallons, which pretty much agrees with what the owners manual states is left when the light comes on (1.59gal). When filling, I had 9.6 gallons after the first click, then added 1.6 more gallons for a total of a 11.2 gallons.
I think I'll either just be doing the math based on the low level light or I'll be getting a gauge like Fit Charlie uses. I sure did not plan to have 100 miles less range with a car that is supposed to get significantly better mileage than the 2011 5 speed manual I used to have.
Last edited by sws; 05-02-2015 at 10:50 PM.
#50
I think I'll either just be doing the math based on the low level light or I'll be getting a gauge like Fit Charlie uses. I sure did not plan to have 100 miles less range with a car that is supposed to get significantly better mileage than the 2011 5 speed manual I used to have.
Did you get my PM reply re the Fuelly badge?
Last edited by GoBucky; 05-04-2015 at 07:43 AM.
#51
I am curious if the capacity of the system, tank + filler neck, is the same as the previous years, the tank seems to be. Anyway, I guess I'll get that gauge and also take a small jug of gas for a drive and see what it takes to fill the car after it runs dry.
#52
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Yes I did get the instructions. They worked great! I was in a mad rush to get set up and get out of town. I appreciate it. I just need to get rid of the URL. My delete key does not seem to phase it on the Preview page.
#53
I'm buying an UltraGauge for my 2015. Any recommendations on which mount to select? I checked out a FitFreak UltraGauge forum, most seemed to mount them with a suction cup on the little left forward window. That thread died in 2012 though.
#54
Horizontal surface mount.
Sits it right on top of the steering column, mine's offset to the left, blocking some wasted space in the bottom right of the tach.
Edit: Of course, mine's a GE. Yours might be different.
Sits it right on top of the steering column, mine's offset to the left, blocking some wasted space in the bottom right of the tach.
Edit: Of course, mine's a GE. Yours might be different.
#56
Definitely get a gauge, it makes a world of difference and offers a lot of motivation and incentive to improve your numbers. I've been using the ScanGauge II for years, but any gauge will certainly help. It will also give you a much more accurate reading of how much gas is remaining, once you have it calibrated that is. Your range should improve with the 2015 MY, I'm shooting for a 600 mile tank but it mostly depends on where I am and where the next gas station is. I really wish I knew what the actual capacity of the tank was, if it were 11.5 gal, I'd like to find out.
Did you get my PM reply re the Fuelly badge?
Did you get my PM reply re the Fuelly badge?
2. if you insist, be sure you are running o flat and level roadway when you run dry,.
I am amused at the number of drivers who want to run the tank to or very nearempty between refills. there is a purpose?
#57
Excellent, your MPGs will climb once you get it. Just keep in mind there will be a learning curve as you figure out how to alter your driving habits to best get the gauge, your Fit and you to all work together. But all that means is you should be seeing a constant increase in your MPGs, not necessarily with every tank, but over the long run.
#58
If possible, please post pics of where you end up mounting the UltraGauge. I'm considering getting one but cannot decide on where would be a good place to mount it that wouldn't be too intrusive to air vents, buttons, and displays, but that it is still easy to read while driving. Thanks.
#59
Gas light came on. Went to fill the tank and filled it up completely. Did the calculation on how much went into the tank (10.57Gal - amt filled), and there was 2.4 gallons remaining, which coincides to what someone else here says they got.
So I could have driven approx 65-70 more miles.
So I could have driven approx 65-70 more miles.
#60
There are several factors that affect this so-called "issue":
1. The owner's manual states that you have 1.59 gallons left once the low fuel light comes on; I would wager a bet that there's more than that left as manufactures most always leave a "reserve"
2. Not sure how you fill your tank, but if you stop filling after the first click, the tank will not be completely full. I know it depends on the pump, but on my last fillup, I added 1.5 gallons after the 1st auto-shutoff (next fill I will see if I can get 2 gallons in).
3. The tank size is most definitely larger than 10.6 gallons (my last car had a "14.5" gallon fuel tank, but I repeatedly added between 16.5-16.8 gallons per fillup).
1. The owner's manual states that you have 1.59 gallons left once the low fuel light comes on; I would wager a bet that there's more than that left as manufactures most always leave a "reserve"
2. Not sure how you fill your tank, but if you stop filling after the first click, the tank will not be completely full. I know it depends on the pump, but on my last fillup, I added 1.5 gallons after the 1st auto-shutoff (next fill I will see if I can get 2 gallons in).
3. The tank size is most definitely larger than 10.6 gallons (my last car had a "14.5" gallon fuel tank, but I repeatedly added between 16.5-16.8 gallons per fillup).
I do wish Honda give us a bigger tank like 12 or even 13 gallons which would have been great. But it's not really big of a deal to plan ahead of fuel stops during my long daily commutes.
Last edited by DArkk; 05-11-2015 at 12:14 AM.