how many miles should I go before it is too risky to drive with the light on?
I'm guessing about 40-50 miles? thanks for any info...

 

the light is the car's way of telling you that it's your own fault if it dies out on you, but 50 miles seems like alot on the low gas light, i've never actually seen mine turn on cuz I fill up when it's half-way below the last quarter.

 

when my light comes on for the 2nd time it means I have about 25-30 miles left. Assuming I'm not wide open on the highway.

 

When the light comes on I need about 15 gallons to refill. The tank has an 18gallon capacity. Since you're sloshing the tank when you turn, brake, or accelerate, it's really unlikely to get to the last gallon.

I've never been lame enough to find out where it starts stalling. If you're getting 25mpg, you won't get more than 75mi. Probably less than 50.

Dave

 

I got 30 miles with the light on before it died.

 

When you're down that low, you run the risk of burning out your fuel pump. The gasoline acts as a coolant for the fuel pump. I just helped someone that burned out her fuel pump on a 2003 Pathfinder. It cost over $400 to get it replaced. You are penny wise and pound foolish when you try to get the last drop of gas out of your tank.

 

never found out... and never wanna find out.. but AAA is in hand

 

I was stationed in Germany and had to drive with my light on for about 25 to 30 miles because the gas station was a ways away. I was doing well over 80mph the whole time mind you. Made it no problem but was sweating bullets the whole time. Don't try to find out keep it filled.

 

I'm in the same range as everyone else. I'll regularly drive 30 miles after the light comes on, 40 miles sometimes if there isn't a cheaper gas station around. I haven't had any problems.

 

did 42 miles on the highway once after the light came on steady . was sweating like hell when I pulled in to get gas .. it took 17.9 gallons.