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[DiggerDerrik]

Yup, that was a faulty pump. The Kizashi's fuel tank capacity is 63 liters which is 16.6 gallons. So it makes no sense that you put in more gas than the capacity while still having enough in there to drive to the gas station.
I've noticed some inaccurate pumps too, one recently at a Shell station. A while ago, I fueled up at Costco and could tell the pump was way off. I have since stopped getting gas there given it's really not worth the lines either.

While I usually like to get gas when the tank is near empty too (typically after the low fuel light comes on), you have to be careful about the practice. Constantly pushing the vehicle for maximum range will compromise your fuel pump. This is because the fuel pump is lubricated and cooled by the gasoline in your tank. When you often drive on very low gas, the fuel pump may not have an adequate amount of gas to lube and cool it at all times. This issue was well noted in some VW models with failed fuel pumps, but can apply to any car.
I've also noticed that when you're really stretching it, the fuel delivery can get a bit shoddy when going in corners and the engine's power can sputter briefly. Again, not a good thing.[/quote]

You beat me to it. The whole time I was reading this ancient thread I was thinking about the fuel pump. I rarely let mine get below 1/4 tank. Internal fuel pumps rely on gas to cool and lubricate. Learned that in high school 18 years ago.