1/2 tank = 277 miles
#1
I'm not kidding! Just arrived at my parents house in Bakersfield, CA. I drove from Union City (Bay Area) and had my cruise control set at 80 for about 80% of the total mileage. Has anyone ever come up with the same results, more or less?
#2
Originally posted by SillePimp
I'm not kidding! Just arrived at my parents house in Bakersfield, CA. I drove from Union City (Bay Area) and had my cruise control set at 80 for about 80% of the total mileage. Has anyone ever come up with the same results, more or less?
I'm not kidding! Just arrived at my parents house in Bakersfield, CA. I drove from Union City (Bay Area) and had my cruise control set at 80 for about 80% of the total mileage. Has anyone ever come up with the same results, more or less?
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#3
I have found that the last 50% of the tank goes much quicker than the first 50%. Also, when I fill up the tank, the fuel gauge is way above the full line. Just an observation.
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#4
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 98sterlingmist
[B]I have found that the last 50% of the tank goes much quicker than the first 50%. Also, when I fill up the tank, the fuel gauge is way above the full line. Just an observation.
That's exactly what I obserced too. My typical driving is 50% highway and 50% city, and the first 50 miles more or less will bring the needle down to the FULL mark.
[B]I have found that the last 50% of the tank goes much quicker than the first 50%. Also, when I fill up the tank, the fuel gauge is way above the full line. Just an observation.
That's exactly what I obserced too. My typical driving is 50% highway and 50% city, and the first 50 miles more or less will bring the needle down to the FULL mark.
#5
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got 165 mi on the last 15 gallons!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was straight city driving but damn....![Mad](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
How big are 4th gen gas tanks?
My 3rd gen is 18.5 I believe....
ouch, I keep reading these posts of the economy of the 4th gen... shieeeeet.........
That was straight city driving but damn....
![Mad](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
How big are 4th gen gas tanks?
My 3rd gen is 18.5 I believe....
ouch, I keep reading these posts of the economy of the 4th gen... shieeeeet.........
#6
Originally posted by SillePimp
I'm not kidding! Just arrived at my parents house in Bakersfield, CA. I drove from Union City (Bay Area) and had my cruise control set at 80 for about 80% of the total mileage. Has anyone ever come up with the same results, more or less?
I'm not kidding! Just arrived at my parents house in Bakersfield, CA. I drove from Union City (Bay Area) and had my cruise control set at 80 for about 80% of the total mileage. Has anyone ever come up with the same results, more or less?
#7
It is not accurate to estimate gas mileage using the fuel guage needle. The top half of the guage moves very slowly, and often reads more full than the tank actually is. For example, ever notice how you use up 2-3 gallons before the needles falls below the top "F" line? I filled up today with my needle a little below 3/4, and I filled up 6 gallons, which means the needle should have been 2/3, not 3/4. And ever notice how the bottom half of the guage sends the needle plunging twice as half as the top half?
Take DBM's advice, MPG is the only accurate measurement. I get pretty lousy mileage. Usually around 25-26 on the highway, way under 20 in the city. It usually averages out to 20MPG in mixed driving.
Take DBM's advice, MPG is the only accurate measurement. I get pretty lousy mileage. Usually around 25-26 on the highway, way under 20 in the city. It usually averages out to 20MPG in mixed driving.
#9
Originally posted by SillePimp
I agree about the additional mileage gained before the needle starts to drop from the full mark. During my drive, the needle finally moved when I reached 78 miles.
I agree about the additional mileage gained before the needle starts to drop from the full mark. During my drive, the needle finally moved when I reached 78 miles.
#10
Re: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
I got 165 mi on the last 15 gallons!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was straight city driving but damn....![Mad](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
How big are 4th gen gas tanks?
My 3rd gen is 18.5 I believe....
ouch, I keep reading these posts of the economy of the 4th gen... shieeeeet.........
I got 165 mi on the last 15 gallons!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was straight city driving but damn....
![Mad](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
How big are 4th gen gas tanks?
My 3rd gen is 18.5 I believe....
ouch, I keep reading these posts of the economy of the 4th gen... shieeeeet.........
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