2009 Element - Same Story
I have owned 3 Elements, a 2003, 2005, and now a 2009. Because of my history with the fuel light, I have a comfort level that there is at least 2 or more gallons when the light comes on. With the 2009 model, they are even more conservative. I filled up the other day right after the light came on and the tank would only hold just under 12 gallons.
Either way, it would appear that you have anywhere from 40-60 miles to find gas.
Story replies
Yes, the US govt subsidise the oil coapnmies to a significant extent, although some of your states then tax fuel to add some complexity. This is very unusual, in virtually every other country the oil coapnmies pay tax into the system instead of being paid by it. The particularly odd thing is that in Europe we have a substantial problem with US taxpayer subsidised bio ethanol being dumped on our market. We don't want this bio ethanol as it is a major contributor to world food shortages and deforestation. I am quite convinced that I would not want my tax money spent to subsidise US fuel so I assume most Americans don't know about this one
Yes, the US govt subsidise the oil coapnmies to a significant extent, although some of your states then tax fuel to add some complexity. This is very unusual, in virtually every other country the oil coapnmies pay tax into the system instead of being paid by it. The particularly odd thing is that in Europe we have a substantial problem with US taxpayer subsidised bio ethanol being dumped on our market. We don't want this bio ethanol as it is a major contributor to world food shortages and deforestation. I am quite convinced that I would not want my tax money spent to subsidise US fuel so I assume most Americans don't know about this one