This is way better than any TV! Thanks for taking the time to film your woes, it helps to bring home the reality of your situation. Just hope you're able to be sure the car's sorted Karen. Stay safe.
He's a good man that Hayden for not making you feel like sh*t. We all make the odd silly mistakes like this and you're a very savvy, on to it woman at the best of times. Be kind (and others on here) because you are so tired and stressed from all you've been doing the past week with your Dad moving and then wham with the Covid situation - it's heightened all that anxiety and it's hard to see clearly in that funk. Now you can rest up, hole up for a while and things will be ok. Even the the Ranger, it's a vehicle and hardy. And yeah, Covid isn't this gremlin lurking on every surface ready to leap out at you. Take precautions, do the right things, be sensible and you'll be fine. Your Dad will be fine, what a lovely man and grateful to his kids for helping.
I love that when things went wrong you read the instructions. That's the last thing I would have thought of. Congratulations, I might try that next time.
I remember travelling in a diesel truck and running low on fuel when climbing a steep hill. Engine problems followed. Lesson learnt: When you live in a rural area keep your fuel tank topped up, especially if lockdown is possible. I hope your mechanic was able to reassure you and give support. So thankful that this virus outbreak seems able to be kept under control.
There's a little gauge on your dash board that tells you roughly how much fuel you have in your tank, never think you've got enough fuel to get you there, because you probably won' t . All ended well, but make sure you change your fuel filter asap. Good luck
Sometimes there isn’t a fuel station when you have a quarter of a tank of fuel in New Zealand or Australia. I feel she has learnt a lesson by carrying a small amount of fuel in a separate tank
Hayden was indeed the hero of the day. Well done Hayden. Diesel engines do not like air in the fuel line. My small diesel tractor has clear diesel filter. If I run out of diesel I have to turn on the ignition to run the diesel pump, then open inlet and outlet screws at top of the filter housing to let the air out. Glad your filter hand priming worked to get the "money light" to go out. Dave.
In USA our state has been dealing with Covid 19 since March. It has been hard, I will keep you and Hayden and your family in my prayers. Really enjoy your videos, keep safe.
Don’t feel bad my super “smart” husband sees the fuel light go on and wonders what it is until he’s a few miles from running out. Good man Hayden someone you can count on.
Oh my goodness, you poor ducky! You have had enough troubles. Hope all is smooth sailing from here on out. Hugs to you both and Well Done to Hayden for being your knight coming to your rescue on his trusty 4 wheel steed. Gloria 🐂
Yeah, you should never run out of fuel, especially modern engines, and especially diesels. probably sucked up crud in the tank and could damage the pump as it runs dry. I've never ran out of fuel, but should take it to have the filter replaced and fill the tank to full to clear any air locks in the fuel system - hence why your engine was hard to start, even when some fuel in it.
@@justinepaula-robilliard One time I was with Lee in the works van as passenger (i drove down) coming back i said to Lee(woke up on motorway) we need fuel(amber light on). at his house, dropped off i took the van, I conked out leaving at 5am ! got fuel and used the pump button, started, drove to garage to fill up and ok.I never run out, lee did!
@@justinepaula-robilliard The fuel sender is at the rear of the tank and in a little hollow, so should use the last dregs of fuel, though in a diesel, as soon as there is an air bubble the system fails. in an old petrol car, you will get splutter for a bit and maybe get a bit more. Hired a 3.5 flatbed out years ago, had no fuel 0 miles range, and as i go to the petrol station, the engine stopped.(used the stater in 2nd to crank the 150 yards to the pump)... A trick, electric
I was towing my 5th wheeler through Taihape several weeks ago thinking I probably had enough to get to Waiouru, but decided not to chance it and shoehorned my way into a small station. Refuelling can be an issue with a 30ft 5th wheeler. It's incredible how quickly you get to the bottom of a tank of diesel with 3300kg on your tail. I'll carry a container of fuel from now on thanks to this, cheers for the helpful paranoia?! Hope your dad got his internet sorted. =)
You need to get yourself an Ultragauge, you can check what the check engine light is for and clear the code if it's not a problem, good peace of mind when travelling remotely.
Oh dear. Just about to take a road trip to get our van, will be keeping an eagle eye on my fuel after this video, so your lesson was a good one for me, thanks! Hunker down; August is the worst winter month, we can’t fly anywhere warm so this resurgence is a great excuse to stay inside!
Those engine management lights come for anything. My wife’s light came on once so I booked it in the garage, the following day I noticed one headlight wasn’t working thought it might be the bulb. I checked the plug connection was on properly and what do you know light came on and management light went off.
Your ute has what's called an OBD2 diagnostic protocol. A relatively inexpensive code reader can help you identify a major problem or if the gas cap is loose. A trip to the parts store should get you sorted. Easier on the nerves if you can even tell a mechanic over the phone what code is present.
Chris89Dak Hello, I just got a new OB2 READER ‘BLUE DRIVER about US$100, even diesels too, I knew about this one from someone whom owns a MB SPRINTER 2500, PLEASUREWAY motor van, Cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Aww you’ve had a lot going on, don’t be too hard on yourself and really, no harm done. Your man came up trumps and that’s the main thing😉. We all of us need a helping hand now and again and anyway your’e home safe now. Stay safe both.
That EML would be that you not fully primed the fuel when you ran out of fuel. You would have primed it enough to get the engine to start up with a little struggle. The struggle would have been the air bubbles in the fuel lines. It would have cleared on its own after a good run on a motorway. Its the same with any diesels if they run out of fuel it will need priming again such as the diesel heaters. Petrol engines are pretty much refuel and go after a couple of turns. I have had Fords for years. I find it is best when you priming the filter is to take it off and pour some fresh diesel into the filter and return it. Then prime it. That way their be very little or even no air at all going into the fuel lines between the filter and the engine which in turn allows your engine to start with almost no struggle at all and as the engine is running. Let it idle and the engine will prime the fuel and will draw out most of the air. Do not turn the engine off imediately after driving as this can allow any air in the fuel lines to the filter.
@@TravellingK you welcome. I just so happened to ran out of fuel down in North Yorkshire near Whitby tonight lol the RAC couldnt get me started so had to be recovered home.
I've got a transit custom, the fuel light comes on with about 50 miles range left in the tank, when the range gets to zero you can go anywhere from 10 to 30 miles before you run out, I've "tested" it many many times, the garage gamble just adds to the fun of driving.
An early Hilux is a reliable one. Toyota got its much over generalised reputation from cars like it. Regrettably they have fallen to the bottom side of just ordinary anfd purchasers find them not meeting expectations. On a recent 2100km journey I embarked on the only broken down vehicle I came across was a 2 year old Hilux. We offered assistance but the driver declined. He just said that its the rotten DPF filter crapped itself yet again. Oh NOT what a feeling.
All those technical stuff should be difficult for you. Good having close friend who helps you permanently. I accostomed to do all on my own however it's good to rely on help of good friends always.
You made it - just! Hayden to the rescue - he is indeed your ‘Hero’ - but what, prey might his superpower be? Good to see the engine management light go away. Thanks for sharing. Both stay safe and well.😷👍🙏🇬🇧😷
Bless your hearts. Great Aunt Geneva lives locally in retirement apartments and it's a small blessing that there are others her age their but the are more or less quarantine teen to their own apartments. Prayers for dad's success. From Bakersfield California USA.
ITS OK, after you run out of fuel, the fuel rail has no fuel in it so when you have put fuel in and started to crank over to get fuel to the engine the fuel rail sensor sees low pressure and puts the warning lamp on. After the car is running and turned off 5 times with no fault the lamp then goes out as no faults 👍 Don't over press the top of the bleed pump as you was with engine running you can damage it
Don't be hard on yourself, we all do things we wished we hadn't. As far as covid is concerned, we have been so used to living without it here in New Zealand, it is disconcerting when it rears it's ugly head again. It's easy to be cavalier about covid until it affects either yourself or loved ones, so good for you that you are concerned about Hayden's Uncle and your Father.
I had an engine warning light come on on a car once and took it to a garage. They decoded the warning and reset the system as everything seemed fine. A few weeks later it happened again but this time the light had gone out in the morning. This went on periodically, once every few months until I realised that it always happened going down the same hill where there were speed humps. There seemed to be a particular speed and therefore frequency of passing over the humps which would upset the system and outside of that everything was fine. I had the car for years after. Odds are it was a faulty sensor or loose connection to the sensor somewhere.
Well done, glad you got sorted with Hayden's help. Definitely long distances between fuel stations over there - I know as I experienced that feeling of desperation when looking at the falling fuel gauge travelling from Napier to Taupo!! Lovely to see Wairoa area on your video - love it there.
Reminds me of the time I hired a Ford Ranger to drag a Tiny House to Christchurch!- So many warning lights!- what is going to happen when these things get bought by DIYers?
FORD - Fix Or Repair Daily. P.S. Unplug the battery to see if the light will go away by itself but yeah, running on fumes while towing a trailer up and down the hills is not a very smart idea.
Oh nooo... sorry you ran out... my merc vito also had the engine light on, it was a faulty pump thing it’s also diesel... to reset the engine light I had to start it and turn it off 5x in succession... not a nice feeling... when u see that light
Oh bless you. I ran out of fuel before because I thought I'd make it, was so close! It's so embarrassing isn't it 🙈 nice to see your dad, hope you're all ok xx
Hi K. My ute needed a new radiator. So $1,200 later after a trip to Gizzy. I left my caravan behind, and am now in Invercargill. I escaped the North a few days before all went pear shaped. Arohanui.
Never carried one and never will, unnecessary. Petrol stations are all around and I plan well if in more remote areas which I've been in for sure. Plus I've always had AA. And mates, haha.
Doesn't everyone run out of fuel at some stage? Any fuel injected engine is going to get upset once air gets into the system, diesels especially. However, as you read in the manual, the manufacturers allow for the inevitable in their design. About the worst that could happen is any foreign matter and water at the bottom of the tank might have traveled into the system, especially as you were going up and down hills. My guess is, your mechanic will tell you to replace the fuel filters.
@Paolo G well, every fuel tank I've had out of a vehicle and I've cut up has had a lower spot with a drain to collect condensation etc. I've run a large fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles and motorbikes on a farm and draining crud out of fuel tanks was a fairly regular occurrence as they were often filed from farm tanks and jerrycans. Yes, i know injected petrol engines self-prime, but it can take a while cranking to get the fuel to the motor. That's what I was meaning. And Perkins diesels with CAV injectors on farm machinery can often run a battery flat in the bleeding process. I know modern diesels are much better (I now run mostly Toyota diesels) but getting as much air out after running the fuel system dry is still important.
Nice one! There’s no worse feeling than running out of fuel! We’ve done it once, years ago, coming home from a night out in Birmingham. Managed to get off the motorway, luckily. Well done for getting your engine light off. Modern cars are so fickle. 😀
gee haydens a nice fella. 2 trips. in that weather. i never let my tank get below a quarter. but i'm overly cautious. hope your dads ok in 'the home'. i was thrown in there at 61. took me 18 months to get out, an they were taking 90% of my pension. not a happy chappy! stay safe an well m8, eh!
You don't say how far you went with the fuel light on, but seems to have run out quickly. Could easily have been the hill. You'll use a lot towing, anyway. Those symbols are a general warning from the computer. Should be a record in the computer of what the problem is. Needs a special reader... Workshop job. Usually the car goes into limp mode when that comes on - reduced power to protect the engine. Best get it checked. Just in case. Chances are they'll clear the faults and say nothing wrong. Good you got back. Good luck.
kevgermany hello, I NEVER EVER WANT TO HEAR THE WORDS “LIMP MODE” my car would just SUDDENLY go into limp mode the most you could do was about . 0.5 mph, The throttle body regulator was BAD 28 K miles 2013 FORD TAURUS, But several other strange things CRANK,,,,, NO START something about fuel pump regulator, 6 times flat bedded for that reason , all was finally repaired under an extended warrantee, US$ 120 co pay . The last time I ran out of fuel was some 60 years ago , cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸
@@flybyairplane3528 me too. Glad you finally got it sorted. Have had the problem a few times. Bloody nuisance. On the Merc I called out breakdown assistance, worked well. On my Iveco, I've a diagnosis kit which allows me to check and reset.
It sounds like you had the same problem as me. I always gett 400km out my rank while towing my van. Well, I filled up in this little country town in western NSW, and immediately felt that the truck was down on power, so I had to go down through the gears more quickly than usual, and then I ran out of fuel at 320km. I had to wait for road assist to get more fuel, filled up at the next town, and all the power was back, and 400km for the tankful. I would say I collected some dodgy fuel, and it looks like you did the same.
Golden rule for us is Always make sure you have more than quarter of a tank when you Arrive at your destination when towing 😁. Glad you got it going again K. ❤️ Secondly get yourself a fault code reader, they are brilliant at identifying the issue.
Thats you check engine light to indicate a fault in the vehicles computer system due to you running out of fuel. When the fault is cleared it will be ok.
Its a good idea to never let your tank get below half, because if it gets really low all sorts of crud can be sucked up from the bottom of the tank into your injectors Karen. Our Dodge is a petrol engine and i am very particular about not letting the tank get under half full for that reason, also being mindful of the shakey economy at the present time.
Love your videos. Embarrassing when things like running out of gas but highly understandable with shifting your dad and all the crazy lockdown. So glad we have a proactive caring government not run by the value of the dollar. Sorry to see comments by people who prefer fairy tales to science and real life.
Just a heads up....the engine management light when orange/yellow with light up for hundreds of different reasons. If you have a major problem the car will tell you to stop ie low oil/oil pressure, over heating, alternator fault...all problems that you need to pull over for. I see loads of cars sat at the side of the motorway and i bet most will be because they don't understand what warnings lights mean. Your car has heaps of sensors on it and I'm guessing your maf sensor detected a fueling issue (running out will do that 😏). Diesel engines are not like petrol engines when they run out...you get trapped air in the lines due to fuel density and the older engines needed bleeding at the injector. Yours is a modern common rail diesel engine and even if you did nothing other than crank it over then sooner or later it will fire as it will self purge ( you do need a good battery though) I bet your car coughed a few times before running out didn't it? That's the time to stop ✋ and don't try to restart until you have more fule. So in a nutshell, if you see a warning ⚠️ light don't panic just get to the next safe spot and check it out( off the motorway/main road) hope this helps you. Best wishes to you both.
Boy oh boy, it looked like your anxiety levels were very high......and you looked very upset! Defiantly a good idea to have a container of diesel In Ya boot in case something like this happens again. Thanks for giving us an update on ya travels from ya folks place to where your both staying now.
hi always keep it full my ute has a small tank, HEY kAREN i havent been getting your utube videos I just went looking and found this one and others i never recieved? cheers
In the UK you can get charged by the Police if you run out of fuel on rhe motorway, driving careless or inconsiderate driving, £100 fine and 3 penalty points
Hi mam are you still in Auckland I had recently started following you and you and your vedios are impressive god bless you and always good to see your dad. Would love to have this kind of life.
Having lived in Wairoa for 52 looong weeks back in the 80s, i don't blame u for avoiding making a stop there for fuel, the less time spent there the better eh. 😉
Tut tut Karen, you're being a right woman driver in this video ! Suggested bedtime reading - the car's user manual ! It should say what's left in the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on - and if you have the caravan on the back - half the distance remaining. Considering you're driving off-road pulling a caravan, you should be on hybrid tyres / 'partial off-road' or whatever they call them. They should have fairly normal looking tread on the centre band of the tyre and be knobbly on both edges for better grip off road. Put them on the back wheels first ! How many diffs ('differentials) has the car got ? If it's 3 then there's no problem selecting 4x4 on the tarmacked roads and quite a good idea to do in the rain when towing. As soon as you're about to go off-road, you may as well select 4x4 mode every time - it's much better to not get stuck at all than have to faff about getting free again ! The audience won't know any different and it'll save looking like a dipstick. Has the car got any diff locks or other traction features ? Read about them and understand them so you can use them to your advantage. A nice rope could be a useful thing to have to hand if there's a risk of getting stuck on soft ground anywhere. A skid to stand the jockey wheel onto could be a good idea too. Imagine being on soft ground and stuck towing the van - but then if you unhook the van, and get the car out onto harder/drier surface - then pull the van on a skid with the rope - just to pull the van away from the boggy ground before hitching back up to the car again.
Never, ever, let your fuel get below half empty if you can help it. It’s not safe for you and very bad for your car engine. This could be an expensive oversight. Running out of gas puts you in danger as well as other drivers. You’re way too smart for this rookie mistake, especially during this lockdown. Take it to the garage, you’re no mechanic.
Sorry K is no rookie. However, even non rookies make mistakes in life. A car doesn't know how much gas is in the tank. However it will react when there is no fuel. I'm 74 and have never had an engine problem with all the miles I've driven with needle toward E and the warning light on.
A damsel in distress Called her Knight to rescue her , Along came Sir Hayden her life he saved , tell me my brave Knight how can I repay thee ? ( sorry reply censored ) .. Lol .…… just remember the Oath of Chivalry , Once a King always a King and Once a Knight is enough for anyone ! ...LOL .. Karen , your young and fit ? COVID 19 would bounce of of you ? worrying in itself can interfere with your immune system , that in itself will make you feel bad for Nothing . be safe ! your Knight is at hand ? Remember ... Amber light is a warning .. Red light Stop ,
This is way better than any TV! Thanks for taking the time to film your woes, it helps to bring home the reality of your situation. Just hope you're able to be sure the car's sorted Karen. Stay safe.
hehe glad my woes makes for interesting watching!
He's a good man that Hayden for not making you feel like sh*t. We all make the odd silly mistakes like this and you're a very savvy, on to it woman at the best of times. Be kind (and others on here) because you are so tired and stressed from all you've been doing the past week with your Dad moving and then wham with the Covid situation - it's heightened all that anxiety and it's hard to see clearly in that funk. Now you can rest up, hole up for a while and things will be ok. Even the the Ranger, it's a vehicle and hardy. And yeah, Covid isn't this gremlin lurking on every surface ready to leap out at you. Take precautions, do the right things, be sensible and you'll be fine. Your Dad will be fine, what a lovely man and grateful to his kids for helping.
Thank you!! It was a very strange week... and glad Hayden took it in stride 😀
I love that when things went wrong you read the instructions. That's the last thing I would have thought of. Congratulations, I might try that next time.
I was sitting there for a while... eventually remembered the manual🤣
I remember travelling in a diesel truck and running low on fuel when climbing a steep hill. Engine problems followed. Lesson learnt: When you live in a rural area keep your fuel tank topped up, especially if lockdown is possible. I hope your mechanic was able to reassure you and give support. So thankful that this virus outbreak seems able to be kept under control.
Yes, my mechanic was helpful! Sorry to hear you had engine problems afterwards... guess I’ll see how my Ute goes
I’ve been there. Man loves you. Things we do. Never seen you smile so big. Be safe .
I was so grateful that Hayden was nearby and able to help!
You're in the best place on the farm , that's what you call self isolation! you and Hayden keep your heads down and wait until things get better
Can't really get more isolated!🤣
@@TravellingK We live on acreage here in Australia. We were thinking of downsizing. Not anymore.
So sorry for the hardship you're having to endure there in NZ. I hope things get better fast.
Hayden is a true knight in shining armor, with a marvelous quad for a steed. Stay healthy, safe and sane with all this craziness.
'Quad for a steed'... ohhhh I like that!
There's a little gauge on your dash board that tells you roughly how much fuel you have in your tank, never think you've got enough fuel to get you there, because you probably won' t . All ended well, but make sure you change your fuel filter asap. Good luck
Sometimes there isn’t a fuel station when you have a quarter of a tank of fuel in New Zealand or Australia. I feel she has learnt a lesson by carrying a small amount of fuel in a separate tank
🤣the gauge is helpful
Hayden was indeed the hero of the day. Well done Hayden.
Diesel engines do not like air in the fuel line. My small diesel tractor has clear diesel filter. If I run out of diesel I have to turn on the ignition to run the diesel pump, then open inlet and outlet screws at top of the filter housing to let the air out.
Glad your filter hand priming worked to get the "money light" to go out.
Dave.
So glad Hayden was nearby. Gosh, glad my Ute had a simple solution.
In USA our state has been dealing with Covid 19 since March. It has been hard, I will keep you and Hayden and your family in my prayers. Really enjoy your videos, keep safe.
I’ve been keeping up with the USA news... hope you’re doing ok
Don’t feel bad my super “smart” husband sees the fuel light go on and wonders what it is until he’s a few miles from running out. Good man Hayden someone you can count on.
Whoops!🤣Hayden's a good one
Oh my goodness, you poor ducky! You have had enough troubles. Hope all is smooth sailing from here on out. Hugs to you both and Well Done to Hayden for being your knight coming to your rescue on his trusty 4 wheel steed. Gloria 🐂
'4 wheel steed', fantastic Gloria! So tempted to put that on a t-shirt 🤣
Yeah, you should never run out of fuel, especially modern engines, and especially diesels. probably sucked up crud in the tank and could damage the pump as it runs dry.
I've never ran out of fuel, but should take it to have the filter replaced and fill the tank to full to clear any air locks in the fuel system - hence why your engine was hard to start, even when some fuel in it.
Paul Marsh what you said
What Pau Marsh said. It’ll be fine don’t panic. Nice bit of shell fuel will clean the injectors all good
@@justinepaula-robilliard One time I was with Lee in the works van as passenger (i drove down) coming back i said to Lee(woke up on motorway) we need fuel(amber light on). at his house, dropped off i took the van, I conked out leaving at 5am ! got fuel and used the pump button, started, drove to garage to fill up and ok.I never run out, lee did!
@@justinepaula-robilliard The fuel sender is at the rear of the tank and in a little hollow, so should use the last dregs of fuel, though in a diesel, as soon as there is an air bubble the system fails. in an old petrol car, you will get splutter for a bit and maybe get a bit more. Hired a 3.5 flatbed out years ago, had no fuel 0 miles range, and as i go to the petrol station, the engine stopped.(used the stater in 2nd to crank the 150 yards to the pump)... A trick, electric
Good advice - thank you!
I was towing my 5th wheeler through Taihape several weeks ago thinking I probably had enough to get to Waiouru, but decided not to chance it and shoehorned my way into a small station. Refuelling can be an issue with a 30ft 5th wheeler. It's incredible how quickly you get to the bottom of a tank of diesel with 3300kg on your tail. I'll carry a container of fuel from now on thanks to this, cheers for the helpful paranoia?! Hope your dad got his internet sorted. =)
I was surprised at how quickly it drops while towing... Glad you shoehorned to top up! And dad got the internet sorted😀
You need to get yourself an Ultragauge, you can check what the check engine light is for and clear the code if it's not a problem, good peace of mind when travelling remotely.
Ah interesting!
Hadden always looks like he's just got up and forgot to shave. The lockdown look.!
🤣I am a fan of the stubble look...
@@TravellingK Yes my husband has a goatee beard and mustache, like it because he has a small chin
A rough time, glad you got out of Auckland and back to your home base. Unfortunate about the fuel.
Take care through the rest of Level 2
Yes, glad to make it back to our base! Crazy old times. Take care too
Oh dear. Just about to take a road trip to get our van, will be keeping an eagle eye on my fuel after this video, so your lesson was a good one for me, thanks! Hunker down; August is the worst winter month, we can’t fly anywhere warm so this resurgence is a great excuse to stay inside!
Glad this video helped before your trip! Yes, can't wait for spring...
...well done !! Thank You !! ...fun to follow along : )
Glad you're enjoying!
I'm so glad everything's OK I hope you get good news from the Mechanic
They were very positive!
Yes hope your Dad ll have new friends to share t journey very soon. Take care guys.
Those engine management lights come for anything. My wife’s light came on once so I booked it in the garage, the following day I noticed one headlight wasn’t working thought it might be the bulb. I checked the plug connection was on properly and what do you know light came on and management light went off.
Your ute has what's called an OBD2 diagnostic protocol. A relatively inexpensive code reader can help you identify a major problem or if the gas cap is loose. A trip to the parts store should get you sorted. Easier on the nerves if you can even tell a mechanic over the phone what code is present.
Chris89Dak Hello, I just got a new OB2 READER ‘BLUE DRIVER about US$100, even diesels too, I knew about this one from someone whom owns a MB SPRINTER 2500, PLEASUREWAY motor van,
Cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Interesting to know about a code reader...
Aww Karen I feel for you and the fuel situation ....the relief when the engine finally fires is so rewarding ....good old Hazen!
I was so so relieved to finally arrive.
Aww you’ve had a lot going on, don’t be too hard on yourself and really, no harm done. Your man came up trumps and that’s the main thing😉. We all of us need a helping hand now and again and anyway your’e home safe now. Stay safe both.
Ah this is nice to read - thank you.
That EML would be that you not fully primed the fuel when you ran out of fuel. You would have primed it enough to get the engine to start up with a little struggle. The struggle would have been the air bubbles in the fuel lines. It would have cleared on its own after a good run on a motorway. Its the same with any diesels if they run out of fuel it will need priming again such as the diesel heaters. Petrol engines are pretty much refuel and go after a couple of turns.
I have had Fords for years. I find it is best when you priming the filter is to take it off and pour some fresh diesel into the filter and return it. Then prime it. That way their be very little or even no air at all going into the fuel lines between the filter and the engine which in turn allows your engine to start with almost no struggle at all and as the engine is running. Let it idle and the engine will prime the fuel and will draw out most of the air. Do not turn the engine off imediately after driving as this can allow any air in the fuel lines to the filter.
Ah VERY interesting to read Stephen!
@@TravellingK you welcome. I just so happened to ran out of fuel down in North Yorkshire near Whitby tonight lol the RAC couldnt get me started so had to be recovered home.
I've got a transit custom, the fuel light comes on with about 50 miles range left in the tank, when the range gets to zero you can go anywhere from 10 to 30 miles before you run out, I've "tested" it many many times, the garage gamble just adds to the fun of driving.
Rescued! We all run out of gas a few times in our lives. Lots of smiles in between the worry - best of luck to you all!
Guess I'm doing ok, as that was my first time running out of fuel!
Glad you got home safe
Thanks Anne 😀
“Hayden is my Hero” will that be printed on a T-shirt and available as merchandise?
haha seriously tempted!
For that very reason, I never let my tank go below 1/4. I bet you felt soooooo relieved to get to the farm 🥰
I was extremely relieved to arrive!
Thank you for highlighting the traits of modern 4X4s, I love my early Hilux even more x
An early Hilux is a reliable one. Toyota got its much over generalised reputation from cars like it. Regrettably they have fallen to the bottom side of just ordinary anfd purchasers find them not meeting expectations. On a recent 2100km journey I embarked on the only broken down vehicle I came across was a 2 year old Hilux. We offered assistance but the driver declined. He just said that its the rotten DPF filter crapped itself yet again. Oh NOT what a feeling.
All those technical stuff should be difficult for you. Good having close friend who helps you permanently. I accostomed to do all on my own however it's good to rely on help of good friends always.
You made it - just! Hayden to the rescue - he is indeed your ‘Hero’ - but what, prey might his superpower be? Good to see the engine management light go away. Thanks for sharing. Both stay safe and well.😷👍🙏🇬🇧😷
Hmm I'll have a think about what his superpower is!
Bless your hearts. Great Aunt Geneva lives locally in retirement apartments and it's a small blessing that there are others her age their but the are more or less quarantine teen to their own apartments. Prayers for dad's success. From Bakersfield California USA.
Wow Hayden is a good egg.
Thanks Katherine. Dad seems to be going ok... it's a crazy old time, isn't it!
Yep what we do for our love ones. Great job Hayden.
ITS OK, after you run out of fuel, the fuel rail has no fuel in it so when you have put fuel in and started to crank over to get fuel to the engine the fuel rail sensor sees low pressure and puts the warning lamp on. After the car is running and turned off 5 times with no fault the lamp then goes out as no faults 👍
Don't over press the top of the bleed pump as you was with engine running you can damage it
Really good advice, thank you Colin!
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Stay safe guys
You too Steve
o, that was a hard and long trip. Glad you made it, and you got a angel to help you , hurray!
Felt like a very long drive back to my base...
Don't be hard on yourself, we all do things we wished we hadn't. As far as covid is concerned, we have been so used to living without it here in New Zealand, it is disconcerting when it rears it's ugly head again. It's easy to be cavalier about covid until it affects either yourself or loved ones, so good for you that you are concerned about Hayden's Uncle and your Father.
You're right, that we've become use to living without it!
I had an engine warning light come on on a car once and took it to a garage. They decoded the warning and reset the system as everything seemed fine. A few weeks later it happened again but this time the light had gone out in the morning. This went on periodically, once every few months until I realised that it always happened going down the same hill where there were speed humps. There seemed to be a particular speed and therefore frequency of passing over the humps which would upset the system and outside of that everything was fine. I had the car for years after. Odds are it was a faulty sensor or loose connection to the sensor somewhere.
Oh that's quirky with the speed bump!
Well done, glad you got sorted with Hayden's help. Definitely long distances between fuel stations over there - I know as I experienced that feeling of desperation when looking at the falling fuel gauge travelling from Napier to Taupo!! Lovely to see Wairoa area on your video - love it there.
It's an empty drive from Napier to Taupo, isn't it!
Reminds me of the time I hired a Ford Ranger to drag a Tiny House to Christchurch!- So many warning lights!- what is going to happen when these things get bought by DIYers?
Yikes!! Sounds like a stressful drive!
Gotta love Hayden. 💕
He's a good one😀
What a wonderful soul mate!
FORD - Fix Or Repair Daily. P.S. Unplug the battery to see if the light will go away by itself but yeah, running on fumes while towing a trailer up and down the hills is not a very smart idea.
Ha yikes!
Oh nooo... sorry you ran out... my merc vito also had the engine light on, it was a faulty pump thing it’s also diesel... to reset the engine light I had to start it and turn it off 5x in succession... not a nice feeling... when u see that light
Ah that's interesting! No, it's not a nice feeling to see that warning light.
Oh bless you. I ran out of fuel before because I thought I'd make it, was so close! It's so embarrassing isn't it 🙈 nice to see your dad, hope you're all ok xx
Yeah, could have skipped this embarrassing experience 🤣
Hi K. My ute needed a new radiator. So $1,200 later after a trip to Gizzy. I left my caravan behind, and am now in Invercargill. I escaped the North a few days before all went pear shaped. Arohanui.
geeee ouch. Gosh, that's a surprise road trip for you!
So sweat this episode. Your dad without internet. Ran out of fuel and tada! Hero Hayden on his quad. Subtile nice music in the background.
I'm surprised being such a remote country, you don't all carry jerry cans as a norm.
Never carried one and never will, unnecessary. Petrol stations are all around and I plan well if in more remote areas which I've been in for sure. Plus I've always had AA. And mates, haha.
The route I took was more isolated than most areas of the north island 🤷♀️
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I think I can make it. Famous last words.
haha so true!!
Amazing videos
Always interesting to watch
Doesn't everyone run out of fuel at some stage? Any fuel injected engine is going to get upset once air gets into the system, diesels especially. However, as you read in the manual, the manufacturers allow for the inevitable in their design. About the worst that could happen is any foreign matter and water at the bottom of the tank might have traveled into the system, especially as you were going up and down hills. My guess is, your mechanic will tell you to replace the fuel filters.
@Paolo G well, every fuel tank I've had out of a vehicle and I've cut up has had a lower spot with a drain to collect condensation etc. I've run a large fleet of petrol and diesel vehicles and motorbikes on a farm and draining crud out of fuel tanks was a fairly regular occurrence as they were often filed from farm tanks and jerrycans. Yes, i know injected petrol engines self-prime, but it can take a while cranking to get the fuel to the motor. That's what I was meaning. And Perkins diesels with CAV injectors on farm machinery can often run a battery flat in the bleeding process. I know modern diesels are much better (I now run mostly Toyota diesels) but getting as much air out after running the fuel system dry is still important.
That’s a good point Nigel!
I was wondering how you were going with lockdown again. Bless your dad. ❤️
A crazy old time...
Nice one! There’s no worse feeling than running out of fuel! We’ve done it once, years ago, coming home from a night out in Birmingham. Managed to get off the motorway, luckily. Well done for getting your engine light off. Modern cars are so fickle.
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Yikes! I'm sure running out at night adds to the stress!
gee haydens a nice fella. 2 trips. in that weather. i never let my tank get below a quarter. but i'm overly cautious. hope your dads ok in 'the home'. i was thrown in there at 61. took me 18 months to get out, an they were taking 90% of my pension. not a happy chappy! stay safe an well m8, eh!
You don't say how far you went with the fuel light on, but seems to have run out quickly. Could easily have been the hill. You'll use a lot towing, anyway.
Those symbols are a general warning from the computer. Should be a record in the computer of what the problem is. Needs a special reader... Workshop job. Usually the car goes into limp mode when that comes on - reduced power to protect the engine.
Best get it checked. Just in case. Chances are they'll clear the faults and say nothing wrong.
Good you got back. Good luck.
kevgermany hello, I NEVER EVER WANT TO HEAR THE WORDS “LIMP MODE” my car would just SUDDENLY go into limp mode the most you could do was about . 0.5 mph, The throttle body regulator was BAD 28 K miles 2013 FORD TAURUS, But several other strange things CRANK,,,,, NO START something about fuel pump regulator, 6 times flat bedded for that reason , all was finally repaired under an extended warrantee, US$ 120 co pay . The last time I ran out of fuel was some 60 years ago , cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸
@@flybyairplane3528 me too. Glad you finally got it sorted. Have had the problem a few times. Bloody nuisance. On the Merc I called out breakdown assistance, worked well. On my Iveco, I've a diagnosis kit which allows me to check and reset.
I was at the half way mark between a fuel station and our base🤣I do think the steep hill didn't help the situation...
@traveling K are you going to the Hamilton caravan show this year?
Not sure yet...
It sounds like you had the same problem as me. I always gett 400km out my rank while towing my van. Well, I filled up in this little country town in western NSW, and immediately felt that the truck was down on power, so I had to go down through the gears more quickly than usual, and then I ran out of fuel at 320km. I had to wait for road assist to get more fuel, filled up at the next town, and all the power was back, and 400km for the tankful. I would say I collected some dodgy fuel, and it looks like you did the same.
Yikes! Sounds like a tough day for you!
Yes, it is a bit weird everywhere!
Yes, it's been a crazy year!
Think you owe Hayden, big time 😊
haha, I think you're right!
Hi, about your ute, good reminder for us to fill the tank when its just half empty ^^
I really should have in town...
Delete the code will most likely never come back. If its orange check engine ignore if its red oil light , battery light stop and check it out.
Nice work Hayden 👍
Yes, glad he was nearby!
Your looking tired Karen take it easy,good job you’ve got that big guy to look after you.get some rest keep clear nasty covid
Yes, so glad Hayden was nearby!
Engine management lamp. Probably be fine now it’s going out.
Hopefully!
It is a Ford, I have no less than 2 warning lights on. Truck is going to be fine, it has protection systems. Don't worry about it.
Ha really! Two warning lights! Good to know it's got a protection system.
Golden rule for us is Always make sure you have more than quarter of a tank when you Arrive at your destination when towing 😁. Glad you got it going again K. ❤️ Secondly get yourself a fault code reader, they are brilliant at identifying the issue.
A good rule!
Thats you check engine light to indicate a fault in the vehicles computer system due to you running out of fuel. When the fault is cleared it will be ok.
Ah good to know!
Glad the car was fine in the end! I really admire your adventurous spirit. BTW, is your Dad Scottish?
Yes, he’s Scottish 😀
@@TravellingK I thought I recognised an accent!
hi karen i always carry two 5lt jerry cans full when im useing my motorhome
Who else cheered out loud when the car started? 🚙😃
haha glad I wasn't the only one!
Like Hayden said I would check the fuel filter. Possible change it, as it may have sucked up some sh*t.
Good to know 😀
Its a good idea to never let your tank get below half, because if it gets really low all sorts of crud can be sucked up from the bottom of the tank into your injectors Karen. Our Dodge is a petrol engine and i am very particular about not letting the tank get under half full
for that reason, also being mindful of the shakey economy at the present time.
Not my smartest day...
way to go ,hayden, to the rescue, ox
So glad he was nearby!
Love your videos. Embarrassing when things like running out of gas but highly understandable with shifting your dad and all the crazy lockdown. So glad we have a proactive caring government not run by the value of the dollar. Sorry to see comments by people who prefer fairy tales to science and real life.
It was a crazy day. I do feel more calm with our government...
Just a heads up....the engine management light when orange/yellow with light up for hundreds of different reasons. If you have a major problem the car will tell you to stop ie low oil/oil pressure, over heating, alternator fault...all problems that you need to pull over for. I see loads of cars sat at the side of the motorway and i bet most will be because they don't understand what warnings lights mean. Your car has heaps of sensors on it and I'm guessing your maf sensor detected a fueling issue (running out will do that 😏). Diesel engines are not like petrol engines when they run out...you get trapped air in the lines due to fuel density and the older engines needed bleeding at the injector. Yours is a modern common rail diesel engine and even if you did nothing other than crank it over then sooner or later it will fire as it will self purge ( you do need a good battery though) I bet your car coughed a few times before running out didn't it? That's the time to stop ✋ and don't try to restart until you have more fule. So in a nutshell, if you see a warning ⚠️ light don't panic just get to the next safe spot and check it out( off the motorway/main road) hope this helps you. Best wishes to you both.
Good stuff. This makes sense!
Luck you got out of auckland would have sucked to be stuck here for who knows how long
And stuck in an empty house! Sounds like you're in Auckland? Hope you're doing ok.
You need to take it to garage as its your engine management light don't drive to long with it on regards paul
I wont drive if that light shows...
Boy oh boy, it looked like your anxiety levels were very high......and you looked very upset! Defiantly a good idea to have a container of diesel In Ya boot in case something like this happens again. Thanks for giving us an update on ya travels from ya folks place to where your both staying now.
Yes, I was stressing!
Good post for diesel people
I know it's a problem didn't know what to do
I learnt too!
I did not realize that your Ranger was a diesel vehicle. Seems to be a bit more trouble than my gasoline powered Ranger.
I'd just heard diesel is good for towing🤷♀️
hi always keep it full my ute has a small tank, HEY kAREN i havent been getting your utube videos I just went looking and found this one and others i never recieved?
cheers
Hmmm that's strange! I wonder why TH-camr isn't showing them!
@@TravellingK so ive caught up with your videos now so i dont know what happened all good cheers
You should never allow the petrol gauge to go below 1/4 tank! Rule number 1! and 2 and 3!
Good rules😉
In the UK you can get charged by the Police if you run out of fuel on rhe motorway, driving careless or inconsiderate driving, £100 fine and 3 penalty points
Understandable! I'm just glad it was a quiet road and I didn't cause any issues to others.
sounds like your dad's from scotland
Yes he is😀
Hi mam are you still in Auckland I had recently started following you and you and your vedios are impressive god bless you and always good to see your dad. Would love to have this kind of life.
I left Auckland. Welcome to my channel😀
should get a in line fuel filter.
Ah ok...
Having lived in Wairoa for 52 looong weeks back in the 80s, i don't blame u for avoiding making a stop there for fuel, the less time spent there the better eh. 😉
ha, it's improved😉
you always need to carry a 20 l jerry can
Karen don't be hard on yourself. I don't think most of us are thinking clearly. Missouri USA
It was a crazy few days...
"I think I can, I think I can...." Naught naughty Karen... Never let the diesel run that low and YES carry a full Jerry can as a backup.
hehe, I thought I could...
@@TravellingK BTW> A Gr8 episode.. loved it..Told you including Hayden would be the bomb.
Tut tut Karen, you're being a right woman driver in this video !
Suggested bedtime reading - the car's user manual ! It should say what's left in the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on - and if you have the caravan on the back - half the distance remaining.
Considering you're driving off-road pulling a caravan, you should be on hybrid tyres / 'partial off-road' or whatever they call them. They should have fairly normal looking tread on the centre band of the tyre and be knobbly on both edges for better grip off road. Put them on the back wheels first !
How many diffs ('differentials) has the car got ? If it's 3 then there's no problem selecting 4x4 on the tarmacked roads and quite a good idea to do in the rain when towing. As soon as you're about to go off-road, you may as well select 4x4 mode every time - it's much better to not get stuck at all than have to faff about getting free again ! The audience won't know any different and it'll save looking like a dipstick. Has the car got any diff locks or other traction features ? Read about them and understand them so you can use them to your advantage. A nice rope could be a useful thing to have to hand if there's a risk of getting stuck on soft ground anywhere. A skid to stand the jockey wheel onto could be a good idea too. Imagine being on soft ground and stuck towing the van - but then if you unhook the van, and get the car out onto harder/drier surface - then pull the van on a skid with the rope - just to pull the van away from the boggy ground before hitching back up to the car again.
🤣 you have told me off! A bad day...
Well I was on tender hooks for you through that, glad everything came good in the end. Yes Hayden is a legend :D
It was a bit stressful being stranded on the road! So glad Hayden was nearby.
@@TravellingK so glad he was... do you have roadside assistance?
Never, ever, let your fuel get below half empty if you can help it. It’s not safe for you and very bad for your car engine. This could be an expensive oversight. Running out of gas puts you in danger as well as other drivers. You’re way too smart for this rookie mistake, especially during this lockdown. Take it to the garage, you’re no mechanic.
Lot of folks posting rules. I only have one and I call it Rule # 1: Never run out of fuel.
I didn't like being stuck on the road like that... keen to avoid that experience again!
Sorry K is no rookie. However, even non rookies make mistakes in life. A car doesn't know how much gas is in the tank. However it will react when there is no fuel. I'm 74 and have never had an engine problem with all the miles I've driven with needle toward E and the warning light on.
A damsel in distress Called her Knight to rescue her , Along came Sir Hayden her life he saved , tell me my brave Knight how can I repay thee ? ( sorry reply censored ) .. Lol .…… just remember the Oath of Chivalry , Once a King always a King and Once a Knight is enough for anyone ! ...LOL .. Karen , your young and fit ? COVID 19 would bounce of of you ? worrying in itself can interfere with your immune system , that in itself will make you feel bad for Nothing . be safe ! your Knight is at hand ? Remember ... Amber light is a warning .. Red light Stop ,
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Is your dad from England?
blah blah blah he sounds like he comes from my neck of the woods Scotland 🏴
He is from Scotland 😀