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Old 11-28-07, 08:18 PM
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Re: Gas Gauge miles to empty - out of gas

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Originally Posted by sigmajam View Post
Well thanks for the support on that one. Next time I'll fill up as soon as it drops below 3/4, just like my Grandma. You're just a bunch of nervous nellies!

Based on the past 6 cars I have owned I think the Cadillac is poorly designed. Digital readouts as well as gas gauges should estimate conservatively, not run out just as the needle hits empty.

It's just another example of Cadillac's lack of attention to detail.
Don't feel so bad. It goes across the whole Cadillac line. I ran out of gas on my first tank in my CTS. I had no idea that I could only go 8 miles when the light came on. I was used to my Acura where I had 60 miles left when the light came on.