[tedrik]

QUOTE (walterecoleman @ Jun 23 2010, 06:36 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=335669

I recently purchased a 2010 Santa Fe and I never see a low fuel indicator light.. I have ran the fuel down to near zero and never see a indicator for low fuel. Can anyone help me?

My low fuel light comes on when I have just under 3 gallons remaining in the tank (as most vehicles). According to the manual and hyundai service center the tank holds approx 17.9 gallons. He said the 19 gallon tank was erroneous information on many auto review sites which carried over to many readers thinking this to be FACT. It seems that if you just put about ten more miles on-your low fuel level light would have come on( since you added just under 15 gallons). Tedrik

 

[tedrik]

QUOTE (jsinton @ Jun 24 2010, 01:15 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=335873

Actually, the owners manual says 17.96 gallons.... to split hairs.

I stand corrected! LOL

 

[tedrik]

QUOTE (trucker @ Jun 24 2010, 07:41 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=335955

My low fuel warning light has never been on. No idea if it works. But I don't need it. I have a fuel gage. When it gets down to around 1/4, I fill up. :whistling:

I completely agree! It's always good to fill-up when you get to approx. 1/4 tank-lessens the possibility of "crud" circulating or possible damage to catalytic convertor. I do the same-I did, however want to find out when the low fuel light came on and if it worked. I'll probably never see the light again as I will always fill up when I reach 1/4 tank, which is good advice. Thanks, Tedrik

 

[tedrik]

QUOTE (optionstrail @ Jun 24 2010, 09:23 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=335970

I have owned my 2008 santa fe for 18months.....low fuel light came on for the first time this weekend (dh was driving prior....i never let it get that low).....i immediately drove about a couple of miles to the gas station.....filled up just short of 16 gallons.....so if the light comes on at just below 3 gallons (i have not confirmed this info), then my santa fe can hold approximately just below 19 gallons.

It could very well be that you have a 19 gallon tank (2008?). I have a 2010 which has the 17.96 gallon tank. The low fuel light is approximate with some variables/going uphill/downhill etc. when reaching APPROXIMATELY 3 gallons remaining.