5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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I know the Camry (Gen 6, KE, 4 Cyl) has a 70litre tank (am from Canada).
Usually when i refuel right after Low Fuel Warning i get about 55 litres in the tank (14.5 gallons)
Yesterday i drove when the needle was way past the E mark and i still got only 60 ( ~16 gallons ) litres of gas.
Thats still a lot of gas. When does it actually run out of fuel.Does the low fuel indicator start blinking before it runs out of fuel.
I believe at that point you're running on the reserve tank. Total fuel capacity of the car is around 18 gallons (If I recall from the manual), some of which is the reserve. When my fuel light comes on, I usually get around 14 gallons in it. I've never driven it to 'E', so beyond that I can't say. I get a bit nervous when it gets below a certain point.
I know the Camry (Gen 6, KE, 4 Cyl) has a 70litre tank (am from Canada).
Usually when i refuel right after Low Fuel Warning i get about 55 litres in the tank (14.5 gallons)
Yesterday i drove when the needle was way past the E mark and i still got only 60 ( ~16 gallons ) litres of gas.
Thats still a lot of gas. When does it actually run out of fuel.Does the low fuel indicator start blinking before it runs out of fuel.
Runs out of fuel when the 18.5 gallon tank is empty.
obscure super troopers refrence aside, this is perfectly normal....the light warns you that you have very little (maybe 2 gallons) fuel left and you will run out of gas....
18.5gal tank is indeed correct. I actually tried to see how far I could go once the low fuel light came on just to test out the car's limits. Once I hit the 35 mile mark, I wussed out and took it to the gas station to refill.
To partially answer your Q: Yes, the light does come on before it runs out of gas, but it doesn't blink.
I never let it get below a quarter tank...this post reminds me of a Seinfeld episode.
And if you drive a car till you run out of gas, there's a good chance you are going to burn up the fuel pump. And then you will need gas, a tow AND a new fuel pump too (the fuel cools it).
I never let it get below a quarter tank...this post reminds me of a Seinfeld episode.
And if you drive a car till you run out of gas, there's a good chance you are going to burn up the fuel pump. And then you will need gas, a tow AND a new fuel pump too (the fuel cools it).
Running out of gas doesn't burn up the fuel pump. That's another myth...
Here's a reminder of some other B.S. you've tried to pass along as facts:
1)Toyota requires a specific P/S fluid and not Dexron - Toyota has recommended Dexron and Dexron II for decades. Check the online manual.
2) Just moving the TPS around until the car idles correctly is acceptable. You cite that because you do it that it's fine. Actually, you need a scan tool or voltmeter to set it within specs. Check the online manual for verification.
3) Impact wrenches are just as good as torque wrenches for installing wheels and not causing any problems. Again, you cite that because you do it that it's proper. That's not true. You can search ANYWHERE for supporting facts that you are incorrect.
4) You also recommend that someone with a faulty accelerator pedal sensor replace the TPS instead. That will do nothing. The accelerator pedal sensor relays it's information to the ECU. The ECU decides what exactly the driver is trying to accomplish and signals the throttle body what to do. The TPS that's integrated into the throttle body tells the ECU what position the TB is at.
5) Here you suggest that an I4 2AZ-FE has a timing belt and cover by saying
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remove the timing belt cover and run the engine and listen for the noise. Be very carefull but put your hand or an object on the timing belt pulley to affect its operation - (use care not to get that thing tangled inthe engine!) and listen. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...36#post2023636
Give it up. If you don't know what you're talking about - don't post that you do. It's really that easy.
2) Just moving the TPS around until the car idles correctly is acceptable. You cite that because you do it that it's fine. Actually, you need a scan tool or voltmeter to set it within specs. Check the online manual for verification.
3) Impact wrenches are just as good as torque wrenches for installing wheels and not causing any problems. Again, you cite that because you do it that it's proper. That's not true. You can search ANYWHERE for supporting facts that you are incorrect.
4) You also recommend that someone with a faulty accelerator pedal sensor replace the TPS instead. That will do nothing. The accelerator pedal sensor relays it's information to the ECU. The ECU decides what exactly the driver is trying to accomplish and signals the throttle body what to do. The TPS that's integrated into the throttle body tells the ECU what position the TB is at.
5) Here you suggest that an I4 2AZ-FE has a timing belt and cover by saying
Quote:
remove the timing belt cover and run the engine and listen for the noise. Be very carefull but put your hand or an object on the timing belt pulley to affect its operation - (use care not to get that thing tangled inthe engine!) and listen. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...36#post2023636
Give it up. If you don't know what you're talking about - don't post that you do. It's really that easy.
Leaving a car with a fuel pump that is in the middle of the tank with not much gas in the summer heat too long, will cook your fuel pump. it happened to someone I know with a ford windstar(yes i know piece of crap) van. But yeah its best to keep a decent amount of gas in your tank.
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Running out of gas doesn't burn up the fuel pump. That's another myth...
Here's a reminder of some other B.S. you've tried to pass along as facts:...
1)Toyota requires a specific P/S fluid and not Dexron - Toyota has recommended Dexron and Dexron II for decades. Check the online manual.
anyways thank you for correcting me. Since obviously TRD knows all, I have a question that maybe someone can answer. This is my babye, i call her domingo. She doesnt track right and theres alot of funny noises from her rear end. Can you help?
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Running out of gas doesn't burn up the fuel pump. That's another myth...
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