How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Zotto wrote:
>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>
>
Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Mike Marlow wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>Second evidence comes from a guy who was a fuel pump designer for a
>>number of years and said that the fuel pumps are cooled by the gas they
>>are pumping (they pump the gas around the electric motor typically), not
>>the gas around them in the tank.
>
>
> Actually - that does make a great deal of sense.
That was my reaction. When you have a choice to use gas just sloshing
around the pump or a constant stream of gas flowing through the pump, I
really believe that the design engineers are smart enough to choose the
latter. That doesn't rule out some cheap design from somewhere that
isn't well-designed, but I'm guessing that most quality conscious auto
makers would have eliminated those suppliers long ago.
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Zotto wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Zotto wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:Ma7eg.9091$lb.822743@news1.epix.net...
>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Zotto wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:Ma7eg.9091$lb.822743@news1.epix.net...
>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:Ma7eg.9091$lb.822743@news1.epix.net...
>
>>Zotto wrote:
>
>
>>So much for the "immediately ruins the pump" theory.
>>
>>
>
> Better so, then. One thing less to be worried about
>
What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
> What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
> Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>
Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
--
Zotto V6 Sonica driver
http://www.g2kweb.it/gigio2k/gallery...to/Zottomobile
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
On Sat, 27 May 2006 18:18:30 GMT, Raoul <curious01720@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
On Sat, 27 May 2006 18:18:30 GMT, Raoul <curious01720@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
On Sat, 27 May 2006 18:18:30 GMT, Raoul <curious01720@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
wrote:
>On Fri, 26 May 2006 18:36:43 -0400, "CWD"
><wartonchenNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>My car is Hyunday Elantra VE 2005, the fuel tank is 55L, while the low fuel
>>light it on, normally I can add about 40L gas. Since there's about 15L gas
>>left in the tank, I can still drive at least 100Km in local without any
>>refill, am I right?
>>
>
>How gutsy do you feel? The most I ever pushed it was when it took 11.4
>gallons to fill my, IIRC, 12 gallon tank in my 03 Accent. I don't
>recall the distance I had driven, but it must have been close to 400
>miles.
Usually around 30-40 miles. Of course, after that, you can still drive
all you want...it's just that the car won't be moving anymore and
you'll look pretty silly.
Never Forget!!!
http://www.september11victims.com/se...fo.asp?ID=2654
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Zotto wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
>
>>What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
>>Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>>
>
>
> Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
> a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
Good decision on Hyundai's part. :-)
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
>
>>What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
>>Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>>
>
>
> Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
> a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
Good decision on Hyundai's part. :-)
Matt
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Re: How far can I drive while the low fuel light is on?
Zotto wrote:
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
>
>>What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
>>Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>>
>
>
> Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
> a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
Good decision on Hyundai's part. :-)
Matt
> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:qeheg.9094$lb.823745@news1.epix.net...
>
>
>>What is a Sonica? I see that in your .sig. The pictures seem to show a
>>Sonata. Does Hyundai use different model names in different countries?
>>
>
>
> Yes, in Italy Sonata is named Sonica, as "sonata" in italian means not only
> a musical form but also something like "cheat"...
Good decision on Hyundai's part. :-)
Matt