Ran out of gas the other day. Called the wife and luckily she came by and brought me a 1 gallon Container for gas. She took me to the Nearest Gas Station (About 1 Mile Away). Dropped me off where the HHR was Sleeping and Drove Off thinking I would be Ok Since All I Needed was Gas Right !!!

WELL..... after Calling the Dealership Because the Freakin thing still would not start, Turns out I needed at Least 2 Gallons of Gas in Order for the HHR to START Let's just say this FAT GUY got his Excercise Today

 

that seems odd to me. did they say why it needs 2 gallons to start?

 

Ive herd this once before on a 06 cobalt??? Ill have to find out why 2 gallons, it just seems so odd to me?

 

Doesn't it have something to do with the fuel pump. I have heard of it in other vehicles.

 

Was the car sitting level? or off to the side of the road with a tilt.

 

Or maybe when it ran out it cleared out the lines so when you put in more gas you had to refill 2 gallons in the lines?

 

could that also be having to do with when the dic says low fuel, you have about 2 gal. left? if so...what's with the 2 gal. why 2

 

I was in that same situation. Lucky for me a friend hung around making sure it started, as it was cold out. When it didn't start, after dumping a gallon and a half of gas in it, I was slightly worried it was more than just a gas issue.

We ran back to the gas station, and as I returned noticed a car pulling out from behind my HHR. As we passed I noticed it was a cop. I didn't see any ticket, but noticed that when you look into the drivers side window, the info bar says "LOW FUEL", which probably saved me a ticket. I threw in another gallon and was very relieved it started. Needless to say, I was surprised it needed more then a gallon and a half.

 

For You That Have Roadside Service... Remember To Tell Them That You Need At Least Two Gallons To Get Going... I Have Had Rss For Years... The Past Two Have More Than Made Up For What I Have Paid Over The Years... What Goes Around Come Around

Blind Guys Use Caps

 

Was the key still in it? Never saw anything on the DIC without the key in before (except mileage when you open the driver's door). Or is it a new feature that helps you beat parking tickets?