running on empty

[05C4R]

just let you know that you can get about 10kms out of the tank once it reads empty, may be more, i drove 10ks to the petrol station with it reading this on the weekend, reminded me of Kramer fom seinfield.

[m 135]

Why would you do this ?

[BMWRX]

I agree with M135, I'd be trying to keep some fuel in the tank, if only to stop whatever crud that's in your tank from making it's way up to the engine/filter. Aside from that, with a 135i strapped underneath you, the urge for a spirited drive raises the issue of fuel surge...........bang!

[05C4R]

it wasn't intentional it was a fuck up that yeilded this useless info i am sharing with you all

[jksgoh]

i assume you got stuck out in the middle of no where with no petrol stations around??

i think kramer made about 40-50 miles??? in a saab i believe???

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

i assume you got stuck out in the middle of no where with no petrol stations around??

i think kramer made about 40-50 miles??? in a saab i believe???

thats what happened and i couldn't just say giddy up and catch a bus home like kramer and leave the saab and the saab dealer in the car.

i fit 49.59 litres in the tank when i refuelled. is it a 50 litre tank?

[Guran]

The most I've ever filled my 135i is ~50L and it had only a few km range indicated. So considering the 53L tank capacity and my 10.8L/100km average, I'd estimate you could squeeze out another 25-30km once the range drops to zero (assuming there's no reserve in addition to the 53L). Possibly up to 35km with hyper-miling techniques. I never plan to test the theory, but you never know what sort of emergency you might find yourself in.

[05C4R]

i should not of worried so much then, i could of got another 25k out of the last 3 litres as its a 53 litre tank, kramer was right you can go a long way on empty

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by beemer

it wasn't intentional it was a fuck up that yeilded this useless info i am sharing with you all

... You tell them mate..

[~sarah~]

I get yelled at by hubby if i even let the fuel light come on. hehehe

[ansellpa]

Originally Posted by beemer

thats what happened and i couldn't just say giddy up and catch a bus home like kramer and leave the saab and the saab dealer in the car.

i fit 49.59 litres in the tank when i refuelled. is it a 50 litre tank?

Thank you for reminding me of that hilarious episode!

"i don't want to be the one responsible for purchasing costly gasoline!"

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by ~sarah~

I get yelled at by hubby if i even let the fuel light come on. hehehe

As with I and my wife...

[takahashi]

The fuel light comes on with 50km cruise range. That is a long way in my book (2 days of driving for me).

[CT135]

Originally Posted by takahashi

The fuel light comes on with 50km cruise range. That is a long way in my book (2 days of driving for me).

+1 - it would be good if you could set it to say when there is, say, 5 litres of fuel left.

[spdrcr]

I have run all my cars to empty (most multiple times hehe) except for the 135i (will probably happen one day).

Its pretty damn exciting not knowing when it is going to stop / if you are going to make the next service station. I've got some good stories...

[05C4R]

i've met alot of people who have a phobia of the fuel light, they have this medical condition.

Gas Tank Kenophobia

[dragon1761]

thats not good for the car. Is it dangerous to keep a tank of gasoline in the trunk for emergencies?

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by dragon1761

thats not good for the car. Is it dangerous to keep a tank of gasoline in the trunk for emergencies?

if i lived in the middle of no where you would maybe consider it but i don't have room for an emergency fuel tank cos of my emergency bottle of scotch and a blanket

[dontask]

aha! the good ol' running out of fuel in the middle of nowhere first date trick. only useful on first dates w/ a hot girl....

[amk2912]

I wouldn't be the first one to say that the 53 litre tank is a WASTE OF TIME in a big country like this!! I now have a pissy 63 litre tank in the M3 and it gets me less further than the 135i!!

A long range tank should be an option! We don't all live in countries you can drive across in one day!

Rant over........

[RadiuM]

yeah, and maybe it could put some more weight towards the back.

isn't the 135 still slightly front heavy? (thats what ive read), so why didnt they include
1. a spare tyre
2. a friggin bigger fuel tank!

[d3syd]

Originally Posted by spdrcr

I have run all my cars to empty (most multiple times hehe) except for the 135i (will probably happen one day).

Its pretty damn exciting not knowing when it is going to stop / if you are going to make the next service station. I've got some good stories...

I have exactly the same story. I have run every single one of my cars till empty. Don't know why, maybe it's the adrenalin rush of seeing whether I am going to make it.

135i not yet.

I remember running out at 2am in the middle of winter about 30 kms south of Yass many years ago. That was fun.