Today I had an "interesting" experience. I ran out of gas, just as I was pulling into the station. Based on the fill, the tank was dry. However, what was interesting is that the fuel gauge was clearly above empty, perhaps 1/16 of a tank, and the low fuel indicator was not on. I seldom get that low, but when I bought the car, a 2009 Accord, I did a controlled test, and the warning did come on with about 3 gallons remaining. I am curious whether anyone else has had a problem with something like this, and what the fix was? Also, should the fuel low level indicator come on with the other warning light tests when you turn the ignition switch to on? Mine doesn't, and the manual is silent.

 

Your warning light should have come on,your fuel gauge sensor may have some corrision on it ,when you fil up next time put in a bottle of Seafoam,you can buy it at any auto parts store that should clean the sensor,I would also change the fuel filter,running one empty tends to pick up foriegn matter and you don't want your injectors to clog.

 

Will do both. I didn't know about sensor cleaners.

 

I had a fuel gauge issue in my Vette and Seafoam corrected it in two tanks with one bottle each,about a year later my F-350 Diesel had a gauge screwup and the Seafoam fixed that in one tank.

 

i wouldn't put seafoam anywhere near my car the chemical makeup in that stuff are basically identical to carburetor cleaner.

 

To bad for you, That's your opinion,i have been using the stuff for 15 years with good results and wouldn't reccomend it unless I did.
For more than 65 years, Sea Foam has been proven to be safe for use in all engines, both diesel and gasoline, and won’t harm gaskets, seals or other internal components of the engine, fuel system or oil system. Sea Foam is a pure petroleum blend with no chemical additives. Sea Foam has been endorsed by numerous engine manufacturers, and is recommended by thousands of professional mechanics and service technicians throughout the U.S. and Canada.

 

i use snake oil its recommended by NASA and the easter bunny.

 

I kind of figured that