Does 340i Have a Fuel Reserve?

rlmesq · 06-19-2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blckz06

Thats the reserve set up I had on my old zx10r ages ago.

Thought all of the ZX-10R models had fuel injection. (I had a ZX-9 with carbs.) I've never seen a bike with fuel injection that had a rider-adjusted petcock, but all the carbureted bikes I've owned (Norton 750, Triumphs, Hondas, Kawasaki 500 & 750 two stroke triples... even a Suzuki GT750 water buffalo) had one.

blckz06 · 06-19-2017, 12:32 PM

Good catch. Was thinking of my 1997 ZX7R. Currently have a modded gen4 ZX10R. 155mph in the quarter certainly provides a change in perpective on what is fast haha.

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Originally Posted by rlmesq

Thought all of the ZX-10R models had fuel injection. (I had a ZX-9 with carbs.) I've never seen a bike with fuel injection that had a rider-adjusted petcock, but all the carbureted bikes I've owned (Norton 750, Triumphs, Hondas, Kawasaki 500 & 750 two stroke triples... even a Suzuki GT750 water buffalo) had one.

kern417 · 06-19-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Maybe it's running to lean if it's running on fumes

that would make sense but it wouldnt happen. if your car is running lean or the pump can't keep up, it'll stall.

insanecoder · 06-19-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kern417

at what point are you "messing around?" Half tank? Quarter tank? 5 miles to empty?

It really isn't that serious. your fuel pump basket makes sure the pump stays submerged in fuel even when you're low on fuel. If anything it's better the cycle the fuel through the system so you don't have old fuel sloshing around in the tank. that just make your fuel filter work harder.

If a person really enjoys running out of gas then I suppose to each his own

kern417 · 06-19-2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by insanecoder

If a person really enjoys running out of gas then I suppose to each his own

it's going to sound crazy but i've never run out of gas either. some sort of magical luck i suppose.

metallicpea · 06-20-2017, 05:08 AM

I don't believe that running low on gas causes any vehicle damage. I have run every car I have ever owned down near empty on every tank and never ever had to replace a fuel pump or anything else. And I keep cars longer than most people.

As for the risk of running out, the gauge is accurate on all cars that haven't ever had the tank opened. Run near but not past zero and you will be fine and save yourself wasted time at the gas station - unless you like hanging out with everyone buying their monster and cigarettes

When are you ever more than 5 miles from a gas station anyway. Refilling before the indicator first lights ups seems like a waste of time to me.

cptcrunch · 06-20-2017, 03:26 PM

The specs show 15.8 U.S. gallons of fuel capacity (gasoline). Over the weekend my HUD was showing 3 miles to empty. I put in 14.7 gallons of fuel. Meaning with 0 miles to empty, you have 1 gallon of fuel in reserve.

Dan203 · 06-20-2017, 05:58 PM

The car feels faster when it's low on gas. Probably because it's lighter.

I usually fill up when I get down to the 20-30 mile range and it starts annoying me on all the screens. I don't top off unless I'm on a long trip and I know there could be a long time before I see another gas station.

bimmer456 · 06-20-2017, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

The car feels faster when it's low on gas. Probably because it's lighter.

I usually fill up when I get down to the 20-30 mile range and it starts annoying me on all the screens. I don't top off unless I'm on a long trip and I know there could be a long time before I see another gas station.

You can't accidentally run out of gas. The I drive is a conservative nanny.

kern417 · 06-20-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

The car feels faster when it's low on gas. Probably because it's lighter.

I usually fill up when I get down to the 20-30 mile range and it starts annoying me on all the screens. I don't top off unless I'm on a long trip and I know there could be a long time before I see another gas station.

i actually feel the opposite. after filling up, the throttle pedal feels way more sensitive and it feels like a bump in torque from the engine.

placebos are a hell of a drug.

SteveinArizona · 06-21-2017, 12:11 PM

I do not understand why someone would want to run the fuel down so low. My tank is 10.8 gallons and I refill whenever it gets between half and one quarter full.

kern417 · 06-21-2017, 03:19 PM

theeeen enjoy wasting additional time at the pump with no actual benefit

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metallicpea Major 714 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 320i ZSP & E46 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (1)	I don't believe that running low on gas causes any vehicle damage. I have run every car I have ever owned down near empty on every tank and never ever had to replace a fuel pump or anything else. And I keep cars longer than most people. As for the risk of running out, the gauge is accurate on all cars that haven't ever had the tank opened. Run near but not past zero and you will be fine and save yourself wasted time at the gas station - unless you like hanging out with everyone buying their monster and cigarettes When are you ever more than 5 miles from a gas station anyway. Refilling before the indicator first lights ups seems like a waste of time to me. __________________ 2002 325i sport - sold 2009 135i M sport - sold 2009 550i M sport - sold 2005 M3 6MT Jet Black w/Cinnamon 2016 F30 320i ZSP 2003 E46 325it ZSP 5MT
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cptcrunch Captain Crunch 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	The specs show 15.8 U.S. gallons of fuel capacity (gasoline). Over the weekend my HUD was showing 3 miles to empty. I put in 14.7 gallons of fuel. Meaning with 0 miles to empty, you have 1 gallon of fuel in reserve. __________________ On Order (in transit): BMW iX 50, Oxide Grey Retired: BMW Welt Delivery 4/14/16: European Delivery - 2016 340i EBII/Saddle - ZMP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZLP \| ZTP \| M Adaptive \| Rear Shades \| MPPSK Before and After Dyno Retired: 2011 335D Space Grey/Black - ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| 6FL \| Sat Radio \| Nav \| $600 Base Audio Upgrade
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	The car feels faster when it's low on gas. Probably because it's lighter. I usually fill up when I get down to the 20-30 mile range and it starts annoying me on all the screens. I don't top off unless I'm on a long trip and I know there could be a long time before I see another gas station.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I do not understand why someone would want to run the fuel down so low. My tank is 10.8 gallons and I refill whenever it gets between half and one quarter full.
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