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Hi. Is it normal for the low fuel warning light and high engine temp light not to come on when turning the key to the ON position? If not, is there a way to test it? I have been to the gas station with only 7 liters left and no low fuel warning light.
Thanks!
Luis
'93 968 Rhodamine Red Metallic Euro-Spec Coupe with rare M150 (no oxygen sensor or cat) optional package
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I generally fill up before the light comes on, but my experience has been that the fuel gauge needle should be below the red (empty) line before the light comes on. Not very reassuring, so that is why I always fill up earlier.
Johann van Biljon
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I don't rely on the light anymore. I have pushed the limit of the gas maybe 3-4 times until the light came on. Once I ran out of gas, right in front of the station, so a couple guys in another car were kind enough to push me into the station.
I can't recall the spec, but the amount of miles remaining after the light comes on is very small in my 968 compared to other cars where I experienced the "low fuel" light. I just use the "low needle" method now.
Roland
Roland
'93 Coupe Tip Silver on Grey, '02 911 C4S, '89 Vanagon Syncro -- (RIP: 944, 911SC, 931, MGB, VW Bug, GTO, Sprite.)