How much fuel left when the light comes on?

Welton · Dec 16th, 2019, 08:02

Does anyone know how many litres of fuel are left in the tank when the Low Fuel warning light comes on?

AndrasL · Dec 16th, 2019, 09:34

Around 10 liters in my D3. You should be good for another 100 kilometers for sure.

Linol · Dec 16th, 2019, 09:34

On my S40 2012 right after the Low Fuel goes on, I can fill up to 45L until tank is full. Given that total tank capacity is 55L, I think that the light goes on when there is about 10L remaining.

LizardOfBodom · Dec 16th, 2019, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Welton

Does anyone know how many litres of fuel are left in the tank when the Low Fuel warning light comes on?

Funnily enough, my fuel light lit up literally 100meters before me entering petrol station last week

I filled up exactly 49liters and my AWD tank is 54liters iirc so u do the math.
I still think every car is different and light wont behave the same on any car, its all calculated&predicted so I wouldnt put my life on it..

Bashy · Dec 16th, 2019, 11:16

What does the book say the reserve is?

This spec says 8 liters

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../05s40_03a.htm

Welton · Dec 16th, 2019, 11:33

Thanks all, sounds about right - approx 8 to 10 ltrs.

I'm working out a dosage rate for some Millers Eco Max additive, it's only 1:1000 but need to get it about right.

Dec 16th, 2019, 08:02	#1
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Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	What does the book say the reserve is? This spec says 8 liters http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../05s40_03a.htm __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Dec 16th, 2019, 11:33	#6
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Thanks all, sounds about right - approx 8 to 10 ltrs. I'm working out a dosage rate for some Millers Eco Max additive, it's only 1:1000 but need to get it about right. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Dec 16th, 2019, 09:34	#2
AndrasL Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	Around 10 liters in my D3. You should be good for another 100 kilometers for sure.

Dec 16th, 2019, 09:34	#3
Linol New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2023 16:20 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Kyiv	On my S40 2012 right after the Low Fuel goes on, I can fill up to 45L until tank is full. Given that total tank capacity is 55L, I think that the light goes on when there is about 10L remaining.

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