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Gas Gauge....filling question

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Tdoff1, May 28, 2008.

  1. Tdoff1

    Tdoff1 New Member

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    Hey folks,

    First tankfull of gas, down to 2 bars on the gas gauge. I realize that driving habits, conditions etc will impact fuel mileage, but my question is more of when most of you refuel. Wait until down to no bars, 1 bar left on gas gauge?.

    Thanks
     
    #1 Tdoff1, May 28, 2008
  2. Danny Hamilton

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    #2 Danny Hamilton, May 28, 2008
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    Thanks, closed
     
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  4. okiebutnotfrommuskogee

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    I always fill up with no less than 2 pips, sometimes 3. Makes no sense to push your luck. :)
     
    #4 okiebutnotfrommuskogee, May 28, 2008
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    Wife and I make a habit of filling up at 2 pips everytime.
     
    #5 rwhoyle, May 28, 2008
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    When prices are rising fill up at 5 pips. I no longer feel uncomfortable putting 5 gallons on the plastic.
     
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    I have been routinely filling with 2 bars left on the gauge. But, I've found that the amount of gas it takes has varied from 6 to 9 gallons. I suppose that's due to the bladder in the tank. I can live with that, but wish it were more consistent.
     
    #7 DeLoon, May 28, 2008
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