Mileage range due to broken fuel gauge

[jbeazell]

Hey all,

I have just purchased a 2001 Montana and have only given it two fill-ups. It has a broken fuel gauge that sticks at full and goes to empty, seemingly at random. How many miles can you travel on a full tank of gas? We're looking to take a trip this weekend.

thanks!

 

[sergeimoskva]

Hi !
17 MPG City and 24 Highway
If you park and idle for an hour it should use about 2 liters, total.
One more thing ..... when the low fuel warning light comes on, you can go about 30-45 miles
If you have a "short", the fuel tank capacity is 20 U.S. gallons.
If you have a "long", which goes up to about 25 gallons.

 

[jbeazell]

thanks. How many miles can you clock on a full tank, though? My 'low fuel' warning came on and I only had to put 9 gallons in. I'm just curious how far it can travel on a full tank.

thanks!

 

[sergeimoskva]

Hi !
On a full tank of 330-350 miles

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[jbeazell]

thanks !!

 

[Steelcity]

Here is a good thread read.

http://www.pontiacforum.com/pontiac/showthread.php?t=25125&highlight=gas+mileage