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Old 03-13-2008, 09:35 PM
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Default Re: 2008 Toyota Sequoia interior....What a shame

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Originally Posted by mdolloff View Post
Oh OK, so when it says I have "20 miles left to empty", I actually have 20 miles + another 50-60 miles from the secret reserve tank ? What is the idea with that ? Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ? My preference would be to have my indicators accurately display real numbers.
Those in vehicle displays are never really 100% accurate. With that being said, Toyota trucks and some SUV (Land Cruiser/Sequioa/4runner) the fill gas light usually comes on with a little extra left in the tank to compensate for increased fuel usage during towing and hauling. My Toyota has about 10 litres left when the light comes on.

Also the headlights on the trucks usually are angled a little more towards the ground to compensate for loaded items in the bed otherwise you would blind oncoming drivers and not get as good as light spread.


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Does Toyota really feel people are that bonedheaded that they have to hide 5 or 6 gallons from them ?
When I fill up. I usually have about 8-10 litres when the pumps first clicks. Perhaps this is what is throwing you off?
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