Archived What to do(ran out of Fuel!!!!!!)

[05Ram3500]

Yes, it’s true. I was on my damn way to get fuel and the truck started to putter. Got over to the slow lane (on interstate) and then everything died. No power, no brakes, no steering. Thank God I made it to the grass on the shoulder. I was one mile from the truck stop when I get gas at :{ I called triple A and had my truck towed to my mechanics. On a side note, the guy that towed my truck just picked up his tow truck last week. Brand New 2006 Ford 6500 flatbed with only 434 miles on it. My outer tires on the rear did not fit on the flatbed. Kind of funny but back to my help.



WHAT DO I DO TO GET HER RUNNING AGAIN (DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE)!!!! I have a 2005 CTD with 15XXX miles. Once I got to the side of the road I tried to start it (dumb on my part) and it didn’t turn over at all.





PLEASE HELP!!!! Thank You.



P. S. I searched and came up no help.

 

[Elite1]

Put fuel (diesel) in the tank turn key to on position, wait about 10 or 15 seconds & start it up! These newer trucks don't need to be bled, they are self priming. Good luck!

 

[JayWm]

First take a deep breath, it WILL be fine. The owners manual states to add at least 5-10 gallons of diesel to the tank. Then crank the engine for one to two seconds. If engine does not start, stop cranking and turn key to run position. Don't turn key off. This will let the transfer pump reprime the system. After 25 seconds try to start truck again. If it starts, the manual says it may be rough until all the air is purged.



That's what the manual says. I have seen several members here discuss that 3rd gen trucks are self priming after changing the fuel filter. I'd be inclined to cycle the key for 25 seconds once or twice to let the system re-prime. Then I'd try to start it. I think you'll be good to go once you get fuel in it.



Good luck,

Jay

 

[05Ram3500]

Thank You very much Guys. Once I get off work(0630) ill see if that works. I swear I was looking at a big bill from the shop.

 

[Nate]

I always fill up when I'm at 1/4 tank just in case. I didn't once with my Jeep and I ran out. Guage ended up being off I guess, cause it read I had an 1/8 still.

 

[Alan Reagan]

I always reset my odometer. I won't run more than 600 miles. That means I should have around seven left in the tank. I just keep my eye on the odometer when I travel and try to make sure I know where the fuel stops are.

 

[05Ram3500]

Thanks everyone. Shes up and running again. I can sleep at night now. hahahah

 

[Rocketdoc]

Smile! At least you didn't have a Lycoming or Continental under the hood when you ran out of gas. That's really no fun. Buddy of mine just totalled his Pitts biplane because he didn't stick the tank before a 10 mile hop to another airport...

 

[Rotty]

If it had been my kubota tractor, :{ you would be calling the mechanic. I saw the mechanic work for 3 hours getting one just like mine going again. What a real PIA!



It does pay to keep and eye on the fuel guage.

At least it was and easy lesson to learn... .

 

[Renoram]

One day I ran out of fuel after I installed the 60 gal. Aero tank. The gauge said empty but I thought I had fuel based on my milage counter. I called AAA with a flatbed. He loaded me up. I told him to take me to a gas station & just pull up to the pump with my truck on the trailer. I fueled it up on the trailer & it started up on the first turn. Then he unloaded it. I was going to continue on to a shop if it hadnt started. I found out my tank holds a residual of 8 gallons, as it took 52 gallons to fill.

 

[SRadke]

Typically the suction is not on the bottom of the tank. 3-5 gallons will remain after the engine dies. Don't ask me how I know



-Scott

 

[nps]

I always find that it runs just as good off the top half of the tank as it does off the bottom half.