I recently bought my '05 Magnum R/T used (only 17,000 mi.), but no manual came with it. I would like to know if anyone can tell me how much fuel is left in the tank when the low fuel light comes on?

Thanks,

Michael

 

Macgawd,
You have about 10 miles to get gas. Don't mess with the Hemi, especially if your have a heavy foot. I found out how quick it goes the hard way once. Once... I think it goes off at 15 Miles, then 10 Miles and then your calling AAA...

 

I think you can get a manual in pdf format from Dodge's website. I have it but I'm not sure where from and I'm not able to attach the file here.

 

Thanks, but that really doesn't help me--I need to know how many gallons of gas are left in the tank once the light comes on.

Michael

 

Macgawd,
With about 10 to 15 Miles to go when your idiot light goes off, that would mean you have about 3 gallons left on the bottom of your tank when the first indicator goes off. In traffic, I can push the Hemi to get about 6 MPG. I average 14 MPG. I get 28 MPG on the way to Vegas. It really doesn't matter how many gallons you have in your tank, as much as how far you can go. I have went 30 miles on the highway on empty before fuel. But I also ran out within 20 miles in traffic. 10 to 15 miles is your marker to go by... But to answer your question 2.5 to 3 gallons.

 

??? How will I know how far I can go, if I don't know how much I have left in the tank? You can't accurately determine your MPG without knowing precisely how much gas your tank holds, and how much is left when you need to refill.

BTW, the manual says that there are approximately 2 gallons left when the light comes on.

Michael

 

Macgawd,
Your theory holds well for a Nissan that gets consistant mileage no matter how you drive, not the Magnum with a Hemi. I had a Sentra that would get 30 MPG, no matter what. Uphill, Downhill, Foot to the Floor or driving like Gramdpa... I have ranged from6 MPG to 28 MPG with the Magnum. Not saying that the gas isn't used by unit of measure, it's the miles that counts, which is directly proportional to the amount. Both the amount and the distance are equally proportional, yet it is distance from the Gas Station to be concerned with, not how much is left. With 2 Gallons in the bottom of the tank I can get 12 miles, or 56 Miles, depending on my driving style. See my point? I get your point loud and clear, as it is the scientific and correct response, butthis is the Hemi we are talking about and the distance matters... I typically go about -5 miles or so on my Computer Read-Out before I NEED fuel... 2 gallons would be 1 gallon in each tank... I get it. I have never driven anything this thisty before. Just trying to help...

 

Sorry, but your reasoning is faulty. While many variables effect your MPG (such as engine efficiency, driving habits, distance, weather, terrain, mechanical problems, etc.), there are only two variables required in determining MPG, and those are fuel capacity and total miles driven--this is true both for a Nissan and a 340 hp. HEMI. Period.

Michael

 

Use the fuel gauge.

When it gets close to the E, put some gas in.

The light won't come on and you will not have to worry about how fuel much is left

 

Thanks, dick, but I'm trying to accurately determine my MPG, which you can't do without knowing how much your tank holds, and how much is left when it's time to refuel. Maybe next time you should pay attention to the topic, rather than offering your useless sarcasm.

Michael