Had about half a tank left and did a road trip up to see family. Got back into town with the yellow fuel light on and thought I drove her until she was on fumes. Filled up and it only took 14.024 gallons yet a quick look at the web indicates the rx8 holds 15.9 gallons

So what is the story on our rx8 and fuel display? Is Empty really not empty on this model? Mine is a 2007 model. Had 264 miles on the trip meter so divided by 14.024 is about 18.8 mpg....for a moment there I thought I was doing better then that since the trip was about 75 miles each way. Seems city driving really sucks (...the gas). Yes I knew that....

thanks

 

Is there an echo in here...!

 

His tank is almost empty - of course there's going to be an echo.

Moto - the tank holds 15.9 gallons. The light comes on when there's about 3 gallons left. No need for a separate indicator at dry because the car will let you know by stopping. Gas gauges are also always set up so that the needle is below "E" when the tank is truly empty.

Ken

 

Roger that, I did not stop for gas as soon as the light came on, rather I was close enough to home that I figured I would just drive until the needle was resting on the E mark. Just surprised that I still has about 1.9 gallons left in the tank at that point.

 

I don't stop for gas usually until the needle is halfway through the E. That is usually 280-320 miles. It seems to depend more on gas quality ( or alcohol content ) than driving style. I pretty much always get 20-21mpg no matter what. Nearing 91K miles now.