Poll: Miles driven before first bar goes out?

**tag** · 06-22-2005, 11:54 PM

For the first time, I logged over 200 miles on the first bar (212 to be exact). Temps were in the upper 80's, MFD showed 52.4 mpg, and I had the window open (no A/C) for the last 20 miles or so.

bookrats · 06-23-2005, 12:11 PM

I think I went 74 miles two weeks ago before the first bar went out.

Note: I never force more gas into the tank, after the pump auto-stops.

**tag** · 06-24-2005, 12:19 AM

Sounds about right to me if you let it click off. Personally, I've found I can safely squeeze 2-3 gallons into the tank after click-off.

Probably wouldn't bother me if it were a gallon or so but 2-3 is a lot.

Ray Moore · 06-24-2005, 07:25 AM

On the current tank the first bar dropped off at 230 miles.

**efusco** · 06-24-2005, 07:34 AM

I usually get 70-90 miles. Last fill went to something like 130 miles, but it was one that was clearly an 'overfill' by my usual standards (as noted by the way low calculated mileage).

It does make me wonder if I could get a lot more gas in, but I just hate that 'spit back' that has happened when I did that before.

babesp · 06-24-2005, 08:42 AM

Current tank went 203 miles +? before first bar dropped. (that was the end of my trip and I did not check the next day) MFD at 55.8 mpg - driving secondary road including over Mt Washington, temps in upper 70's. Gotta love it!

mikepaul · 06-24-2005, 08:47 AM

I believe my personal best was 206 miles on 10 bars...

DanMan32 · 06-24-2005, 10:25 AM

My best was something like that too. But now I have low starting MPG since I have been filling up on Friday evenings, and drive high speed (within legal speed limits) into Tampa. Then it becomes 5-10 minute trips for the weekend.
So, first bar is nearer to 150-170.

I was suprised though that I got 607 and still not blinking yet though it's about to blink.

DHonzik · 10-29-2005, 07:55 AM

I average around 130-140 on the first bar with 155 to be my personal best

skijapan · 10-29-2005, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tag@Jun 24 2005, 01:19 PM
Sounds about right to me if you let it click off. Personally, I've found I can safely squeeze 2-3 gallons into the tank after click-off.
Probably wouldn't bother me if it were a gallon or so but 2-3 is a lot.

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How does this affect computaions of gas mileage? I notice that when I manually calculate my mileage for a tank of gas, the number is always about 1 mpg lower than the mfd says. I have no control over how full my gas tank gets since almost all gas stations in Japan, and especially around me, are full service. (Though I think they usually try to squeeze a bit more in after the auto cut off.)

What is more accurate: my computations, with potentially inconsistant fill up levels; or the mfd's computation?

View Poll Results: What is the max # of miles you've driven on the first bar?
100 or less miles	45	21.63%
101-150 miles	99	47.60%
151-199 miles	51	24.52%
200 or more miles (who has the record?)	13	6.25%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

06-22-2005, 11:54 PM	#1
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Poll: Miles driven before first bar goes out? For the first time, I logged over 200 miles on the first bar (212 to be exact). Temps were in the upper 80's, MFD showed 52.4 mpg, and I had the window open (no A/C) for the last 20 miles or so.

06-24-2005, 12:19 AM	#3
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Poll: Miles driven before first bar goes out? Sounds about right to me if you let it click off. Personally, I've found I can safely squeeze 2-3 gallons into the tank after click-off. Probably wouldn't bother me if it were a gallon or so but 2-3 is a lot.

06-24-2005, 08:42 AM	#6
babesp Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 54 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Poll: Miles driven before first bar goes out? Current tank went 203 miles +? before first bar dropped. (that was the end of my trip and I did not check the next day) MFD at 55.8 mpg - driving secondary road including over Mt Washington, temps in upper 70's. Gotta love it!

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06-23-2005, 12:11 PM	#2
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I think I went 74 miles two weeks ago before the first bar went out. Note: I never force more gas into the tank, after the pump auto-stops.

06-24-2005, 07:25 AM	#4
Ray Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 820 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	On the current tank the first bar dropped off at 230 miles.

06-24-2005, 07:34 AM	#5
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,228 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	I usually get 70-90 miles. Last fill went to something like 130 miles, but it was one that was clearly an 'overfill' by my usual standards (as noted by the way low calculated mileage). It does make me wonder if I could get a lot more gas in, but I just hate that 'spit back' that has happened when I did that before.

06-24-2005, 08:47 AM	#7
mikepaul Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,742 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	I believe my personal best was 206 miles on 10 bars...

06-24-2005, 10:25 AM	#8
DanMan32 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 3,775 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My best was something like that too. But now I have low starting MPG since I have been filling up on Friday evenings, and drive high speed (within legal speed limits) into Tampa. Then it becomes 5-10 minute trips for the weekend. So, first bar is nearer to 150-170. I was suprised though that I got 607 and still not blinking yet though it's about to blink.

10-29-2005, 07:55 AM	#9
DHonzik Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin Posts: 69 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I average around 130-140 on the first bar with 155 to be my personal best