Problems starting on low fuel

[CJP80]

Hi,

I've had my car a few weeks now. Twice now I've had difficulty starting the car when the fuel light has just come on. The last time the range was reading 20 miles and I couldn't get the car started. Had to go get fuel. Again tonight, with 30 miles on the range I had problems with it starting. I had driven home along the motorway and the fuel consumption was up at 28mpg(UK), so there was probably little fuel in the tank.

If the tank holds 64l then surely you should be able to go some way into the 'orange zone' before your car starts playing up?

Any ideas, similar experiences?

Cheers,

CJP80

[White987S]

I know good high quality gas is expensive, but you got to keep that baby more on "F" and less on "E". I am not sure about a Boxster, but many cars have the fuel pump in the tank, and the liquid fuel helps to keep the pump cool. So by running very low, you could be stressing the pump. Something to consider.

And, if you are not on level ground, even having 1-2 gallons in the tank, may not be enough to get to the engine. The tank is near the front.

When in the "orange zone" my schfinkter muscles start acting up! :)

[wvicary]

Sounds like you need your fuel sender recalibrated and never go by the OBC for miles remaining until empty as they often are an average and don't take in account the terrain.