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Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:42 pm
by prezoom
Coming back from the Queens English car show Sunday (30 Lotus represented) the fuel warning light came on. Has anyone figured out just how much fuel remains in the tank when the light is iluminated?

Re: Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:12 pm
by vincereynard
I filled up from empty (tank drained) and the light went out just before 2 gallons.
However it does have a sparkly alloy tank so it may be different.

Re: Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:18 pm
by JonB
I did read 50 miles somewhere but I wouldn't count on it. I expect every car is different.

In my case I saw it flashing on roundabouts and managed ~35 miles before giving in and filling up (by which time it was on solid).

Re: Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:03 pm
by Foxie
I've checked this a few times.

2 gallons/50 miles :)

Re: Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:07 am
by prezoom
Perfect! Thanks a lot for the info.

Re: Plus 2 fuel warning light

PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:23 am
by jono
I second that.

When I first started my car from dry after restoration I recall it taking 2 gallons to just extinguish the light.