Fuel surge...does it actually happen on 1/4 tank?
27 April 2006, 10:53 PM
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Fuel surge...does it actually happen on 1/4 tank?
Or is there somthing wrong with your car/driving?
Or are some of you just dreaming it?
Seriously, the only time I've had it happen was when the fuel tank was EMPTY!
And by empty, I mean that the fuel gauge had been on totally empty for 30miles and the fuel pump was making gurgling noises!
Ok, I know the fuel tank is shaped like a kidney, and relies on a "jet pump" thingy to pump fuel from one side to the other. So unless that is foobarred I can't think why people complain of it occurring with a 1/4 tank of fuel
I mean, below 1/8 on the guage or on empty I can understand, but is this tripe about keeping it above 1/4 just another SN Analism?
Right, I couldn't care less, so I'm leaving the floor open....offyou go -->
Or are some of you just dreaming it?
Seriously, the only time I've had it happen was when the fuel tank was EMPTY!
And by empty, I mean that the fuel gauge had been on totally empty for 30miles and the fuel pump was making gurgling noises!
Ok, I know the fuel tank is shaped like a kidney, and relies on a "jet pump" thingy to pump fuel from one side to the other. So unless that is foobarred I can't think why people complain of it occurring with a 1/4 tank of fuel
I mean, below 1/8 on the guage or on empty I can understand, but is this tripe about keeping it above 1/4 just another SN Analism?
Right, I couldn't care less, so I'm leaving the floor open....offyou go -->
27 April 2006, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Hello Pete, I thought you were dead for a minute then 
Anyway, I'm with you on this one
Anyway, I'm with you on this one
Pete
27 April 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Fuel Surge ...... same as the **** Oil Change and Heatsoak - utter, utter crap!
Pete
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27 April 2006, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Playsatan
Because you haven't experienced it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I, however, have had fuel surge whilst the gauge was showing slightly over quarter a tank but only on the hairpin at Knockhill.
**** ScoobyNet Crap!
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27 April 2006, 11:35 PM
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I've suffered from fuel surge with a 1/3 of tank of petrol. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=432714
27 April 2006, 11:39 PM
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Well, I have run the tank below empty on LOADS of occassions AND NOWT HAPPENS!!!!
If you drive like a ***** maybe the fuel slops about more - so, is the question actually:-
"If I am low on fuel and drive like a *****, will I get fuel starvation?"
Pete
If you drive like a ***** maybe the fuel slops about more - so, is the question actually:-
"If I am low on fuel and drive like a *****, will I get fuel starvation?"
Pete
27 April 2006, 11:50 PM
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The Spec C I now have, has a revolving chamber fuel pump to help counter this problem. Therefore Subaru themselves know this problem can/does indeed happen.
27 April 2006, 11:52 PM
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On 1/4 of a tank, with sustained hard cornering, yes you can get it.
Pete - "Run the tank below empty" - so there was negative fuel in there? I assume you mean you've run the car when the gauge indicated below the empty mark? Try mastering the language before you launch into your tirades.
Pete - "Run the tank below empty" - so there was negative fuel in there? I assume you mean you've run the car when the gauge indicated below the empty mark? Try mastering the language before you launch into your tirades.
28 April 2006, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Robocop
The Spec C I now have, has a revolving chamber fuel pump to help counter this problem. Therefore Subaru themselves know this problem can/does indeed happen.
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I've suffered with 1/4 tank surge at Coombe with the PZero Corsas on. It happens if you're pulling enough lateral gs........ big deal.
28 April 2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Robocop
I've suffered from fuel surge with a 1/3 of tank of petrol. http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=432714
I have this on video - the car shunts coming out of the corner.
More evidence of the muppet Lewis talking out of his very expert behind.
This is why pretty much all race cars have surge tanks of some sort as sustained fuel surge can cause the fueling to go suddenly very lean - not a good thing on a turbo car
28 April 2006, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Well, I have run the tank below empty on LOADS of occassions AND NOWT HAPPENS!!!!
If you drive like a ***** maybe the fuel slops about more - so, is the question actually:-
"If I am low on fuel and drive like a *****, will I get fuel starvation?"
Pete
If you drive like a ***** maybe the fuel slops about more - so, is the question actually:-
"If I am low on fuel and drive like a *****, will I get fuel starvation?"
Pete
but you thought that your tank was nearly empty after using 40l of fuel - ignoring the other 20l swilling about in there
28 April 2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Or is there somthing wrong with your car/driving?
Or are some of you just dreaming it?
Seriously, the only time I've had it happen was when the fuel tank was EMPTY!
And by empty, I mean that the fuel gauge had been on totally empty for 30miles and the fuel pump was making gurgling noises!
Ok, I know the fuel tank is shaped like a kidney, and relies on a "jet pump" thingy to pump fuel from one side to the other. So unless that is foobarred I can't think why people complain of it occurring with a 1/4 tank of fuel
I mean, below 1/8 on the guage or on empty I can understand, but is this tripe about keeping it above 1/4 just another SN Analism?
Right, I couldn't care less, so I'm leaving the floor open....offyou go -->
Or are some of you just dreaming it?
Seriously, the only time I've had it happen was when the fuel tank was EMPTY!
And by empty, I mean that the fuel gauge had been on totally empty for 30miles and the fuel pump was making gurgling noises!
Ok, I know the fuel tank is shaped like a kidney, and relies on a "jet pump" thingy to pump fuel from one side to the other. So unless that is foobarred I can't think why people complain of it occurring with a 1/4 tank of fuel
I mean, below 1/8 on the guage or on empty I can understand, but is this tripe about keeping it above 1/4 just another SN Analism?
Right, I couldn't care less, so I'm leaving the floor open....offyou go -->
28 April 2006, 10:58 AM
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Try brands hatch, exiting clearways accelerating round onto the main straight with just under half a tank. You are pulling some right corneringG for over 10 seconds.
This is a 50l tank on a MY95
This is a 50l tank on a MY95
28 April 2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RB5_245
Not normal road driving, but will do on b road driving 
Most of times i had 'it' occur was exiting a large roudabout into a sweeping left then right hand curve near home
28 April 2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonloops
Yep was like hitting a brick wall when exiting a roundabout (sharp left flick, followed by sharp right flick) was just under 1/4 tank full..
Sounds exactly like what happened to me
28 April 2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
Well its pretty clear then Pete that unless youve experienced fuel-surge your not using the cars potentail - Go get an Astra diesel...
He is the man who managed 70K out of his front brake pads, they could have sold him a sport, he would have been none the wiser as i understand his turbo is like new and full of cobwebs
28 April 2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Habgood
He is the man who managed 70K out of his front brake pads, they could have sold him a sport, he would have been none the wiser as i understand his turbo is like new and full of cobwebs
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