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      08-06-2008, 10:17 AM   #3
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Drives: 2014 MB E63S
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA

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Normal. Mine went on at about 1/4 tank. For my Toyota, that would be premature. However, considering 1/4 may get you 50 miles, if you are lucky, I think it comes on at the right time! lol

In reading the manual, it says when the light comes on, you have a bit overe 3 gallons remaining. I have always questioned the accuracy of "reserve amount" claims. So, when my light came on, I immediately filled it up. The car took about 13.2 gallons or so. With a 16ish gallon tank, that is about a 3 gallon reserve...so I guess oon my car, it is fairly accurate. I don't recall the exact numbers, but recall that when I filled it, and did the math, it was damn near spot on to what the manual said should be left in the tank.
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