how far past zero range?
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None, my wife thinks it runs out of gas immediately if the light even turns on...
But on our last road trip this weekend, range said 25 miles left and I filled up 11.7 gallons. The fuel tank is 14.8, so even if you get just 25 mpg, that's approximately 50 miles beyond the range indicator hitting 0 to absolute empty. I'd guess you can get 25 miles easy. But I've never run out of gas and don't plan on pushing it anytime soon.
But on our last road trip this weekend, range said 25 miles left and I filled up 11.7 gallons. The fuel tank is 14.8, so even if you get just 25 mpg, that's approximately 50 miles beyond the range indicator hitting 0 to absolute empty. I'd guess you can get 25 miles easy. But I've never run out of gas and don't plan on pushing it anytime soon.
12.8? that sounds about right do you have FWD or AWD. When down to one bar and filling up I notice the gas auto shutoff stops at around 13.8 for me, my gas tank holds 15.3 gallons I believe. One time I said let me try to top this sucker off and tried putting an extra gallon in but had to stop at around 14.4 cause the gas was right at the top 
So based on this I am guessing there's a little less than a gallon of gas remaining when there is one little bar left on the gauge. Which would amount to about 20-30 miles depending on how you drive before you're completely out.
So based on this I am guessing there's a little less than a gallon of gas remaining when there is one little bar left on the gauge. Which would amount to about 20-30 miles depending on how you drive before you're completely out.
War Eagle Mazda
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I've gone about 10-15 mi past 0.
When I fill up on zero, with a 13.8 GAL tank (FWD) I get about 11.8 gal in before auto shutoff. So, I'd say you have 2 GAL remaining when you get to Zero. with the type of engine, it's my understanding that you definitely don't want to run it out, so I don't normally go too far when I'm on zero.
When I fill up on zero, with a 13.8 GAL tank (FWD) I get about 11.8 gal in before auto shutoff. So, I'd say you have 2 GAL remaining when you get to Zero. with the type of engine, it's my understanding that you definitely don't want to run it out, so I don't normally go too far when I'm on zero.
Spot on. I did about 10-15 as well.
Agreed, as the manual actually says, "We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full," though I don't know if that's to prevent mechanical problems or just to avoid running out of gas.
mazdadude
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Both!
The internal in-tank fuel pumps of today are kept cool, and lubricated from the fuel flowing through them. A dry fuel pump will go bad quickly.
In addition, walking several miles to a gas station and back with a big red gas can is not very exciting.
thatguy2013
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I've legitly gone 40 sum miles after my range est. said 0 on the freeway in Nebraska in the middle of the night with no cell phone coverage. I have no clue how it happened. But I was happier then a nerd who just got laid by a porn star. I got out kissing my cx5 when I found the nearest gas station!
babaoriley7
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I've filled up 5 times and almost every time I waited until range of 0 and a little beyond. The most I've put in my tank is 12.84 gallons. Mine is the FWD with the 14.8 gallon tank.
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I know my wife has pushed the limits, in regards to taking the tank well past zero/empty, though I am not certain about exact mileage.
Similar to what others have stated, whenever I have filled up the tank, I seldom fill past 12.5 gallons or so (of 14.8 capacity), even when the gauge indicates it is very near empty.
Anyway, I beg my wife not to let it drop past 1/4 or 1/8th of a tank, but it just isn't in her nature. With the very high pressure, specialty injectors and the high pressure, cam driven fuel pump, I don't want to chance sucking up some debris from the bottom of the fuel tank from running the level too low.
Similar to what others have stated, whenever I have filled up the tank, I seldom fill past 12.5 gallons or so (of 14.8 capacity), even when the gauge indicates it is very near empty.
Anyway, I beg my wife not to let it drop past 1/4 or 1/8th of a tank, but it just isn't in her nature. With the very high pressure, specialty injectors and the high pressure, cam driven fuel pump, I don't want to chance sucking up some debris from the bottom of the fuel tank from running the level too low.
I don't have the stones to push it past ZERO. Just filled up today with it showing 1 bar and 35 miles remaining. It took 12.98 gals in my 15.3 capacity tank. I reset my Trip A with every fillup. At fillup it shows 500 miles, and it's reading 32.6MPG. Avg speed is 25MPH with mostly rural driving.
+1 this.
Never let the tank with less than 1/4 gas. They put fuel pump inside the gas tank these days. The gas is the heat exchanger for the pump. Don't do this too often as it will shorten the life of the pump. Replacing a pump is no easy task. I did that to my 99 Miata with easy access to the tank but it was still a hassle.
Never let the tank with less than 1/4 gas. They put fuel pump inside the gas tank these days. The gas is the heat exchanger for the pump. Don't do this too often as it will shorten the life of the pump. Replacing a pump is no easy task. I did that to my 99 Miata with easy access to the tank but it was still a hassle.
Both!
The internal in-tank fuel pumps of today are kept cool, and lubricated from the fuel flowing through them. A dry fuel pump will go bad quickly.
In addition, walking several miles to a gas station and back with a big red gas can is not very exciting.
I've gone about 10 miles past zero- and still had about 2 gallons left- that's (conservatively) another 50 highway miles.
Low fuel light kicks on at about 2 blocks left on the gauge, and filling then take about 12 gallons and I still have over 3 gallons left. (AWD-15.3 gal tank).
Low fuel light kicks on at about 2 blocks left on the gauge, and filling then take about 12 gallons and I still have over 3 gallons left. (AWD-15.3 gal tank).
that is funny, is all the spouse that freaks out, my wife goes crazy when she sees the light on all my cars, and demand getting it filled no matter what. lowest I've gone was 5, never went lower. good thing I don't have a full EV then I'll be stopping and charging for a long time.
mazdadude
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So who is going to be the first one to see how many licks it takes to get to center of the tootsie roll pop???
I think someone should fill up a gas can, charge the cell phone up, and set out on a straight highway and see what the final number is...
I think someone should fill up a gas can, charge the cell phone up, and set out on a straight highway and see what the final number is...
thatguy2013
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I did 40-45 miles past zero in Nebraska... Not a wise choice but there wasn't a gas station anywhere... Finally made it to one! I was a happy cross country driver then!
Frankly, I don't see the reward in doing this, you really risk galling the fuel pump, which is lubricated and cooled by the gas. Sure, take it to zero before fill up, or even a little beyond in an emergency, but don't run it dry.
I agree 100% But some folks want to know the maximum...(popcorn)
