Restarting a Diesel Motor that has run out of Fuel

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 16:42
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Hi Fellow Travellers: I am currently experiencing a problem with the fuel gauge for the main tank of my GU Nissan Patrol 4.2 Turbo Diesel. Even when I believe the tank is nearing empty, the gauge shows 5/8 full. My concern is running out of diesel. I intend to have the gauge looked at when next near a Nissan dealer.

In the meantime, could some kind person advise me: What are the problems, if any, with restarting a diesel motor which has run out of fuel? How do you start the vehicle?

The vehicle has a 30 litre sub tank which in the past I have transferred when the yellow low fuel warning light comes on. I have not been game enough to run the car so low in diesel to see if the warning light still works. I suspect not.

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