I got 358 miles out of one fill up

[Ptcruzer07]

and that was traveling with 200lbs of cargo too

[Franksredpt]

How? Best I can do is 270 and I'm the 200 lb. cargo. Even then, the needle is dead on empty.

[Mean Green]

"I got 358 miles out of one fill up" and if I continue to do it I'll get to spend lots of money on a new fuel pump. Yeeeeeah!

[Ptcruzer07]

Originally Posted by Mean Green

"I got 358 miles out of one fill up" and if I continue to do it I'll get to spend lots of money on a new fuel pump. Yeeeeeah!

lol,



well, when it happens it will happen.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by Ptcruzer07

lol,



well, when it happens it will happen.

Read the post from MX-5, an ASE Certified mechanic and PT guru.

When does your fuel light come on - PT Forums - The PT Cruiser Enthusiasts and Owners Resource

Why would you not care when it happens?

[Ptcruzer07]

Originally Posted by Mean Green

Read the post from MX-5, an ASE Certified mechanic and PT guru.

When does your fuel light come on - PT Forums - The PT Cruiser Enthusiasts and Owners Resource

Why would you not care when it happens?

well, I am not an ASE certified mechanic...but having owned 15+ vehicles in my lifetime and not having to replace one single gas pump.....I am not that worried about a gas pump failing simply for driving it into the red. Besides, if the gas pump on the PT goes out for such a stupid reason then it just tells me that I need to look for a different vehicle. So far it has been a blast and knock on wood. Besides, I don't do it all the time.

thanks for your input though, duly noted.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by Ptcruzer07

well, I am not an ASE certified mechanic...but having owned 15+ vehicles in my lifetime and not having to replace one single gas pump.....I am not that worried about a gas pump failing simply for driving it into the red. Besides, if the gas pump on the PT goes out for such a stupid reason then it just tells me that I need to look for a different vehicle. So far it has been a blast and knock on wood. Besides, I don't do it all the time.

thanks for your input though, duly noted.

Keep in mind that Chrysler used some of the cheapest parts to build the PT so the fuel pump burning up wouldn't be that unusual. Just like the cheaper lower control arms, cheaper auto tranny, cheaper brakes, cheaper rotors, cheaper rack and pinion, cheaper motor mounts (torque struts), exterior paint, etc, etc.