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How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« on: 05 July 2014, 19:31:58 »
Being a tractor with a VP44, I really don't want to run out.
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #1 on: 05 July 2014, 19:33:53 »
If the light is on, I would probably pop some fuel in ::)
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #2 on: 05 July 2014, 19:38:46 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 July 2014, 19:33:53
If the light is on, I would probably pop some fuel in ::)
Not sure I've explained the problem too well. Hold on a sec....
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #3 on: 05 July 2014, 19:42:55 »
Tesco's petrol station is 2.8miles.

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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #4 on: 05 July 2014, 19:51:47 »
Do ya feel lucky punk? Well do ya... ;D

What's the worst that could happen  ::)
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #5 on: 05 July 2014, 19:55:26 »
Go for it :y

That may mean 2.9 miles  :-X
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #6 on: 05 July 2014, 19:57:17 »
Not going to ask why your not going to bp garage,maybe because of silverstone lol,nice evening for you and mrs tb to pop over tescos with a petrol can  ;D ;D
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #7 on: 06 July 2014, 00:12:50 »
Go for it Jaime - if its accurate you've only got 0.8 mile to walk - remember to take a can :y
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #8 on: 06 July 2014, 00:17:03 »
Its downhill, and you'll drive it more economically than you have been when those figures where calculated.


.....won't you? :-\ ;D
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #9 on: 06 July 2014, 00:29:08 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 19:38:46
Quote from: Taxi Al on 05 July 2014, 19:33:53
If the light is on, I would probably pop some fuel in ::)
Not sure I've explained the problem too well. Hold on a sec....

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Quote from: TheBoy on 05 July 2014, 19:31:58
Being a tractor with a VP44, I really don't want to run out.

Had to hand prime the truck the other day after a filter change. Primer is right next to a bracket so you skin your knuckles as you do it.   >:(
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #10 on: 06 July 2014, 07:10:48 »
I wouldnt even worry about it....

Ive never known a range comp to change to 0 miles and promptly run out
Manu's know peeps will let the range goto 0 before looking for a garage...

You've probably got 15-20 miles left yet  :y
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #11 on: 06 July 2014, 09:27:43 »
If it was a petrol or self bleeding diesel, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. Its just these crap VP44 pumps, if you run out, its a tow to get it bled somewhere.

I know my Bullet did 18 miles more once it hit 0 miles on range, and still only took 73l. TB1 ran out before it hit 0 range. They are variable it seems.
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #12 on: 06 July 2014, 10:18:31 »
73 litres is about the most I have managed to squeeze into an Omega tank :-X
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« Reply #13 on: 06 July 2014, 11:34:45 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 July 2014, 09:27:43
If it was a petrol or self bleeding diesel, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. Its just these crap VP44 pumps, if you run out, its a tow to get it bled somewhere.

I know my Bullet did 18 miles more once it hit 0 miles on range, and still only took 73l. TB1 ran out before it hit 0 range. They are variable it seems.

I did read on the tinternet that Zafira's with the VP44 pumps will start eventually after loads of cranking.....or even one bloke reckoned he had jacked up the rear of his Zafira, pressurized the fuel tank with an air line, cranked it , and it started..... :-\

But i suppose the real answer is to pop to tesco or wherever in your Omega and fill a fuel container up for the Zafira......chuck that in it....then take the Zafira to the garage  :y
« Last Edit: 06 July 2014, 11:37:56 by Taxi Driver »
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Re: How accurate is a Zafira Fuel Computer?
« Reply #14 on: 06 July 2014, 12:26:39 »
Tb, if it makes you feel any better, I've just got 76 litres in an 80 litre tank ::)
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