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Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
Just wondering how many gallons the tank holds so that I can calculate my MPGs. I set the Odometer at my last fill up, but can't remember how many gallons it took to fill it.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
But on most SVX's I've driven, the gauge is on "E" with about 5 gallons left and the light comes on with 4 gallons left.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
And there aren't many members who have ever run out of gas.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
It would be easier to just get it to a quarter tank, fill it up (check how much you put in), and drive it till it's back to a quarter tank.
I average around 24mpg. |
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
MIne does the same it sits in E when there is 5 gallons left. Never went to the light yet
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
Wimp I don't usually think about filling up until the light's been on for 20+ miles...
And Dcarb, has the easiest and most accurate method for checking mileage. If you want to make it super accurate use the same pump at the same station and don't top off.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
I did once. In my defense though, I was broke and stretching it out as far as I thought I could get it, and I was on my way to the gas station when I ran out.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
I once ran out and coasted into a gas station and pumped 17.99 gallons.
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
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I was wondering how much was left when the light came on the other day...seemed to be right at E...why does it come on so early? |
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Re: Quick Question: Gas Tank Size - MPG
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Fill the tank 'til it clicks off. Reset the trip odometer. Drive. When you fill the tank again, write down the gallons consumed since your last fill-up. Divide the number of miles you've driven by the gallons used to determine your fuel mileage. This is the only way to accurately calculate fuel economy. dcb |
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