'01 GTS - when gas runs out

[Bird325]

A rather simple question and I don't want to find out in person. When the '01 is about to run out of gas, is there any kind of warning like a light or sound? I'm not sure how accurate my gauge is and would feel much better if there was a signal that I just haven't had yet.

 

[CitySnake]

Yes. There's an idiot light. Mine used to light when there as about 2 gallons remaining.

 

[bluesrt]

it will stall for a second when going around a turn,fall on its face

 

[01sapphirebob]

Good to know. I just kinda guessed it with my '01. I always fill it up when they gauge reads about a 1/4 tank left. One time I was reading empty but when I went to fill up I had about 5 gallons left.

 

[ViperGTS]

The gauge for fuel is not very accurate....ZERO meant for me and my 1999/2002/2002 ... +100 miles of non-spirited driving left...check it out!

 

[ACELLR8]

I don't believe there is an idiot lite on the 01's. I have had it pretty low and never seen it.

 

[Leslie]

I have an '01GTS...ran outta gas once on the track.

Last run of the weekend, I had 1/4 tank left for the 20 min session and I kinda knew it wasn't going to be enough ....it did start powering down so I pulled it in the pits and it died there hahaa!

 

[Broch]

Ha, I use the trip gauge and guess...

 

[J&R3xV10]

The gauges always seem to be wrong. With my 94 if it reads empty I have at least 3 gallons in the tank. I nearly ran out of gas once. I was coming back home from a drive to clean it out and just as I came over the top of the last hill it started jerking real bad. I put it in neutral and coasted to the gas station about 100 yards away. got luck that time. Never tested the gauge since.

 

[eucharistos]

Yes. There's an idiot light. Mine used to light when there as about 2 gallons remaining.

I don't believe there is an idiot lite on the 01's. I have had it pretty low and never seen it.

I have an '01GTS...ran outta gas once on the track.

Last run of the weekend, I had 1/4 tank left for the 20 min session and I kinda knew it wasn't going to be enough ....it did start powering down so I pulled it in the pits and it died there hahaa!

The gauges always seem to be wrong. With my 94 if it reads empty I have at least 3 gallons in the tank. I nearly ran out of gas once. I was coming back home from a drive to clean it out and just as I came over the top of the last hill it started jerking real bad. I put it in neutral and coasted to the gas station about 100 yards away. got luck that time. Never tested the gauge since.

so, is city the only one with an idiot light

 

[EclipseAgent]

A rather simple question and I don't want to find out in person. When the '01 is about to run out of gas, is there any kind of warning like a light or sound? I'm not sure how accurate my gauge is and would feel much better if there was a signal that I just haven't had yet.

I don't actually own a viper (in the market for a G2).. But coming from a background with Motorcycles I tend to watch mileage I've driven since last fill-up instead of counting down. I do this with my cars also, instead of relying on the gas guage.

 

[CitySnake]

Stirring the *** ehh?

It's been a while, but I do recall seeing a dash light.
Not worth making an issue of it, nor am I absolutely certain of anything I've experienced between my late high school days of "experimentally enhanced perspicacity" and more than a week ago.

It's mostly a blur.

 

[eucharistos]

....nor am I absolutely certain of anything I've experienced between my late high school days of "experimentally enhanced perspicacity" and more than a week ago.

It's mostly a blur.

you and me, bro, you and me





who needs a light

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[viperB]

so, is city the only one with an idiot light

That is my old GTS and it does have an idiot light.

 

[CitySnake]

That is my old GTS and it does have an idiot light.

I am SOOO much the idiot...errr...the man!

 

[white out]

Good to know about the light. I have about 5 gallons left when the gauge says 0.

Nick

 

[Bird325]

Thanks, B, should have asked you in the first place, just didn't occur to me!

Thanks for the input, Guys. You know, watching the miles is kind of useless when the mileage swings between 10 and 20. I was more concerned for this weekend's Viper Days than normal driving. I SURE don't want to run out while on the course.

 

[eucharistos]

who needs a light

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awe come on

you've all see this before

 

[Leslie]

I SURE don't want to run out while on the course.

best part is there's LOTTSA gas back in the pits

 

[Bird325]

There's also a full blown station as you come onto the property (1/4 mile from the pits). I just wanted to know if I need to fill up when it gets down to 1/4 or whether I would have some warning.

You're coming down for this one, right Leslie? COME ON, I need a fellow Sapphire owner to teach me the paces!

 

[Leslie]

There's also a full blown station as you come onto the property (1/4 mile from the pits). I just wanted to know if I need to fill up when it gets down to 1/4 or whether I would have some warning.

You're coming down for this one, right Leslie? COME ON, I need a fellow Sapphire owner to teach me the paces!

I wish Do us sapphire Vipers right now, I know you will.

I would keep it PAST 1/4 as much as you can, even if it means you go buy a plastic 5 gal gas can from wally world. I have been on courses where there's lots of camber/elevation changes and I can see the fuel gauge drop as the gas gets moved around.

I start the day with a full tank, use a little more than 1/4 tank each 20 min. session, so I either bring gas with me or go fill up again at lunch.

 

[GTS Bruce]

I fill it up at the end of every drive on the road no matter what. I like to jump in and take off on a full tank no worries. On a road trip 1/4 is the sign to get gas. Your fuel pump will thank you. GTS Bruce

 

[97GTS]

you and me, bro, you and me





who needs a light

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Damn, I miss Kramer! Great post.


Ron