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Old 10-04-2007, 05:57 PM   #35
EJ2000
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Originally Posted by F1BY1 View Post
Speaking of miles per tank, can someone comment on how many gallons are left in the tank (20 gallon capacity) when the DTE (distance to empty) light/indicator message comes on showing say 20-30 miles left? I have heard the Nissan's have the fuel pump located in the tank and cooled by the gas and as such, when DTE shows empty, there is still ~ 4 gallons or 20% left, i.e. to cool the pump.
I think the first time I filled up as soon as that light went on, and I filled it up somewhere between 16 and 17 gallons. So I'd say yeah, there is still 3-4 gallons left in the tank.
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