Exchanged Swift with Grande Punto EDIT: 15000 kms update

sukiwa · 6th November 2009, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by wind_rider

Hi Anshuman ,

I know that the button is on that stalk , but it is not showing Instant consumption after the " Low Fuel " warning . is this normal .?

Yes, this should be normal. Have experienced similar behavior on relative's Linea.

BenedictPentony · 6th November 2009, 17:03

it kinda acts mad once it drops below into reserve man.. top it up if the fuel reserve lite glows. it showed 54km for me too when i got the car. but the dealer said the tank was empty.. so dont take a chance keep it above reserve whenever possible.

.anshuman · 6th November 2009, 18:49

Rush to the nearest petrol station as soon as display goes blank as running out of fuel may severely damage Diesel injection system including Pump and injectors.

Another bit about the fuel needle which has already been discussed earlier in a lot of threads is the fuel indicator in Punto/Linea does not instantly recognise refuelling so it takes its own time to wake up, the solution is to switch off the engine and start it again.

Harry1983 · 6th November 2009, 22:03

Great Snaps, Punto in Red looks amazing.

nkapoor777 · 7th November 2009, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by .anshuman

Another bit about the fuel needle which has already been discussed earlier in a lot of threads is the fuel indicator in Punto/Linea does not instantly recognise refuelling so it takes its own time to wake up, the solution is to switch off the engine and start it again.

+1 to that.

One question here: I have noticed in my Punto MJD E-pack that the fuel level indicator never reaches the "F" mark completely before the fuel nozzle cuts off on auto mode. The indicator remains slightly lower than the "F" mark. I always ask the attendant to leave the nozzle on auto mode and stop filling when it cuts off. Now, I have had 12 visits to the pump so far and the same behaviour continues despite changing pumps a couple of times. Is it the same with your car?

.anshuman · 7th November 2009, 16:03

I never use the autocut, i get my car filled to the brim whenever i get a tank ful.

Why dont you get the fuel filled up till the cap just to check out if this works for the needle?

divx · 8th November 2009, 11:33

I always do a tank full and always seen that the Fuel indicator is at the last white indicator mark at the top. While fueling in, the autocut stops at 38 ltrs. Sometimes I ask them to around it to 40Ltr. Which just comes to the brim.
7 liters is in reserver. I just do the tank full as soon as the 'Low fuel warning' sign come up.

@nkapoor777: You should try a different fueling station, the previous stations seems to have there fueling guage calibrated wrongly (cheating Boss).

arishi1 · 8th November 2009, 18:49

Just refilled the car with Auto-cut at 38.05 lt. The Fuel Indicator Needle is at the Last White mark F. I think thats the max it should go. I always go with Auto-cut. I am not expert but have heard from people that its not advisable to fill to brim as there is no space left for Fuel Vapors to build up and this can have adverse impact on the engine. I am not sure how true this is, anyone know if its a myth or is it true?

NutsNBolts · 8th November 2009, 21:32

Similar to Linea, I guess Punto fuel gauge is is also calibrated with 7l per marking, for a total of six markings. Tank capacity of Punto too is 42 liters?

trrk · 8th November 2009, 21:48

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by arishi1

not advisable to fill to brim as there is no space left for Fuel Vapors to build up and this can have adverse impact on the engine.

I have been filling to the brim in each and every vehicle that I have owned / used / refilled for more than 25 years.

coolkurt · 9th November 2009, 01:47

What is the Punto's official fuel tank capacity? Isn't it 45 litres?

BenedictPentony · 9th November 2009, 12:32

yup its 45 as per the manual atleast.

wind_rider · 10th November 2009, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by .anshuman

Rush to the nearest petrol station as soon as display goes blank as running out of fuel may severely damage Diesel injection system including Pump and injectors.

Another bit about the fuel needle which has already been discussed earlier in a lot of threads is the fuel indicator in Punto/Linea does not instantly recognise refuelling so it takes its own time to wake up, the solution is to switch off the engine and start it again.

Yup , just wanted to ensure very little fuel was there , so that i can get an accurate count .

But did rush to the nearest bunk .

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenedictPentony

it kinda acts mad once it drops below into reserve man.. top it up if the fuel reserve lite glows. it showed 54km for me too when i got the car. but the dealer said the tank was empty.. so dont take a chance keep it above reserve whenever possible.

Hmm , noted will do this from now on .

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukiwa

Yes, this should be normal. Have experienced similar behavior on relative's Linea.

Okay , then its fine i suppose .

divx · 16th November 2009, 14:20

Regarding when to fill the fuel, There are 3 indicators,
1. As soon as the fuel level indicator reaches the read mark.
2. As soon as the light (under the fuel guage) starts glowing or
3. As soon as the "Low Fuel Warning" start showing on the
display panel.

The "Low fuel warning" will start displaying only when the range value is less then 50Km. But this calculation is based on the last average speed you car has run. So be careful, think and take chances.

In Punto, the Fuel guage has only 4 marks and not 6 marks as said by Nuts_bolts

I just took a change last time when I need to get to Hp bunk some 15Km away from my home, the low fuel warning display and light indicator was up. The fuel level indicator was just very close to the Empty mark, but still the range showed 54Km.

clevermax · 16th November 2009, 14:38

Recently on a road trip in the Punto, I exhausted almost all the fuel and the rang started showing "----" sign. The last value I saw in that was 50 Kms and from 50 it immediately went blank. I though it will gradually reduce to a lower value but this got me surprised and immediately filled diesel.

Running constantly with very less fuel can prematurely damage the fuel pump.

6th November 2009, 17:03	#182
BenedictPentony Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	it kinda acts mad once it drops below into reserve man.. top it up if the fuel reserve lite glows. it showed 54km for me too when i got the car. but the dealer said the tank was empty.. so dont take a chance keep it above reserve whenever possible.
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6th November 2009, 18:49	#183
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	Rush to the nearest petrol station as soon as display goes blank as running out of fuel may severely damage Diesel injection system including Pump and injectors. Another bit about the fuel needle which has already been discussed earlier in a lot of threads is the fuel indicator in Punto/Linea does not instantly recognise refuelling so it takes its own time to wake up, the solution is to switch off the engine and start it again.
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6th November 2009, 22:03	#184
Harry1983 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 65 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Great Snaps, Punto in Red looks amazing.
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7th November 2009, 16:03	#186
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	I never use the autocut, i get my car filled to the brim whenever i get a tank ful. Why dont you get the fuel filled up till the cap just to check out if this works for the needle?
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8th November 2009, 11:33	#187
divx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Times	I always do a tank full and always seen that the Fuel indicator is at the last white indicator mark at the top. While fueling in, the autocut stops at 38 ltrs. Sometimes I ask them to around it to 40Ltr. Which just comes to the brim. 7 liters is in reserver. I just do the tank full as soon as the 'Low fuel warning' sign come up. @nkapoor777: You should try a different fueling station, the previous stations seems to have there fueling guage calibrated wrongly (cheating Boss).
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8th November 2009, 18:49	#188
arishi1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 304 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Just refilled the car with Auto-cut at 38.05 lt. The Fuel Indicator Needle is at the Last White mark F. I think thats the max it should go. I always go with Auto-cut. I am not expert but have heard from people that its not advisable to fill to brim as there is no space left for Fuel Vapors to build up and this can have adverse impact on the engine. I am not sure how true this is, anyone know if its a myth or is it true?
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8th November 2009, 21:32	#189
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Similar to Linea, I guess Punto fuel gauge is is also calibrated with 7l per marking, for a total of six markings. Tank capacity of Punto too is 42 liters?
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9th November 2009, 01:47	#191
coolkurt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,567 Thanked: 1,691 Times	What is the Punto's official fuel tank capacity? Isn't it 45 litres?
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9th November 2009, 12:32	#192
BenedictPentony Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	yup its 45 as per the manual atleast.
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16th November 2009, 14:20	#194
divx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Times	Regarding when to fill the fuel, There are 3 indicators, 1. As soon as the fuel level indicator reaches the read mark. 2. As soon as the light (under the fuel guage) starts glowing or 3. As soon as the "Low Fuel Warning" start showing on the display panel. The "Low fuel warning" will start displaying only when the range value is less then 50Km. But this calculation is based on the last average speed you car has run. So be careful, think and take chances. In Punto, the Fuel guage has only 4 marks and not 6 marks as said by Nuts_bolts I just took a change last time when I need to get to Hp bunk some 15Km away from my home, the low fuel warning display and light indicator was up. The fuel level indicator was just very close to the Empty mark, but still the range showed 54Km.
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16th November 2009, 14:38	#195
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Recently on a road trip in the Punto, I exhausted almost all the fuel and the rang started showing "----" sign. The last value I saw in that was 50 Kms and from 50 it immediately went blank. I though it will gradually reduce to a lower value but this got me surprised and immediately filled diesel. Running constantly with very less fuel can prematurely damage the fuel pump.
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