100 series TD sub tank running out of diesel
Submitted: Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 18:28
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Drew - Karratha
G'day guys
I have just recently bought a 2001 100 series TD (after a recent post of
mine tossing up between repowering my 80 series or buying a Hilux......), and twice I have run out of fuel on the sub tank - the gauge is still above empty and i could only put 40L into it (suppoesd to hold 45L) - the fuel light hadn't even come on... Any ideas on what it could be??
Thanks heaps
Drew
Reply By: tojofixa - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:03
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:03
Drew,
The fuel light on the 100 series only works on the main tank.
As for only being only able to get 40 litres into the aux. tank from empty sounds fairly common. Some times this is due to frothing of the fuel as it enters the tank & thereby creating an air lock in the top of the tank & the filler neck.
Try filling the tank at a much slower rate & stay away from fast fill bowsers, ie; truck filling bowers. I own a 2000 TD & have had this problem on numerous occasions. I have also found that the angle the car is on when filling can have a big influence on how much fuel you can fuel you can get into either tank.
Enjoy your 100 series TD they are a great car.
Regards, Derek.
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Follow Up By: brownie - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:20
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:20
The fuel light works on both tanks on my 100 series .[2002 standard]
Check/do all things noted above, also
check the wiring & plugs around the changeover solenoid.
Cheers, brownie
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Follow Up By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:20
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:20
that is incorrect, the fuel light works on BOTH tanks.
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Follow Up By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:29
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 19:29
you will probably find the pickup is not on the bottom of the tank, thats all that will be. as for the gauge it can be adjusted to read correctly as
mine originally did a similar thing. i have since replaced my sub with a much larger long range tank and have set it to read empty and light on with about 25 to 30litres left(hold 122L) and as for 5L left from 45 is not bad,i would rather have some left than keep sucking it dry as this buggers pumps.
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Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Monday, May 17, 2010 at 14:43
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 14:43
I have a '05 std deisel wagon and the low fuel light will come on at around 39-41 liters used from sub tank, I havent ran right out yet but the most i've put in was 43.4 liters.
The 1HZ's have a rotory fuel pump and they rely on the deisel for lubrication of sensetive parts, not a good idea to run 'em dry.
I have read here others have had problems filling from a hi-flow bowser, with fuel frothing and blowing back, I always use the truck pumps and never have had aproblem,maybe something different with the later year models.
Shane
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Reply By: get outmore - Monday, May 17, 2010 at 15:58
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 15:58
OT but several times including a few days ago ive used the main then while on the sub just filled the main
- an hour or 2 later I have experienced complete loss of power and then it stalls
I dread the worst until I realize i forgot to change to the main and the button in the 80 is outside of normal driving viewing
DOH!
my 80 will go forever with the fuel light on and gauge on empty
- A few years ago I parted ways with Phill G after he helped me out with fuel around Zanthus the fuellight was on nearly all the way to kal and I made it back still with a jerry to spare
the sub on the other hand hits empty and stops dead
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