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Jan 11, 2011 | 09:42 AM

96azz28

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low gas mileage??

It seems like my first half of tank would last a good while but once i pass the first half it seems like my gas mileage is just shitty, it goes down real quick.

So is this normal on these cars?

Jan 11, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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yes

gas tank is funnel shaped so when the gauge shows 3/4, you're actually at 1/2. if the needle points to 1/4, get gas cuz you're coasting on fumes

Jan 11, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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sorry its a stupid question but just curious lol

Jan 11, 2011 | 09:45 AM

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yes

gas tank is funnel shaped so when the gauge shows 3/4, you're actually at 1/2. if the needle points to 1/4, get gas cuz you're coasting on fumes

I see, I always fill up when the needle is on the last quarter
but thanks

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:50 AM

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I've ran mine on "E" I know it's bad for the fuel pump. But mine seems pretty accurate. I get 28mpg on the highway with an M6 and 3:42's. Do they make aftermarket ones that are more accurate or something?

Jan 11, 2011 | 12:15 PM

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Nope.

You should always fill up when you're down to the last tick. Any lower and it can be mucho bad for the fuel pump.

Jan 11, 2011 | 03:54 PM

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Nope.

You should always fill up when you're down to the last tick. Any lower and it can be mucho bad for the fuel pump.

Thanks ill be making sure I never pass the E, I wouldnt want my DD car to brake down

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Jan 12, 2011 | 05:11 AM

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yeah i get like 150 miles from full to half and then about 30 more miles lol. i think i get crappy gas milage but have never done the math to be honest just geussing but its bad for sure

Jan 12, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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yeah i get like 150 miles from full to half and then about 30 more miles lol. i think i get crappy gas milage but have never done the math to be honest just geussing but its bad for sure

damm I get like the same about 150 to sometime 180 for my first half and then **** the other half

lol

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:08 PM

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same here, when I fill up the needle goes past full by another 1/8 of a tank

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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same here, when I fill up the needle goes past full by another 1/8 of a tank

thats nice, it takes me like 40 to fill up now since gas is almost $3.00

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:25 PM

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$3.00 a gallon? Are you using regular? Or 91+ octane, like the owner's manual recommends?

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:33 PM

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$3.00 a gallon? Are you using regular? Or 91+ octane, like the owner's manual recommends?

I can get 91 for under $3.00

You must not know that this board is nationwide and gas prices aren't the same in different areas or states.

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:51 PM

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91 octane is right at $2.99 in my home town.
The gas gauge thing is normal. Although I'm not sure why you guys get about 12mpg?

Jan 12, 2011 | 01:58 PM

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I can get 91 for under $3.00

You must not know that this board is nationwide and gas prices aren't the same in different areas or states.

You sound like a little kid bragging about how you got a Jello Snak-Pak in his lunch box.

****, you probably still do!

The OVERWHELMING majority of the country is averaging $3.00 a gallon for regular, while premium is averaging $3.40. If you guys can get 91 that cheap, that's just downright magical!

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:02 PM

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You sound like a little kid bragging about how you got a Jello Snak-Pak in his lunch box.

I wasn't bragging, just pointing out something to you. Also all that was in my lunch bag was two bologna and cheese sandwiches. I would brag if I got a snak pak in it.

Jan 12, 2011 | 02:20 PM

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91 i use but sorry I havent been out since sunday LOL ive been only working twice a week, it sucks but I was just out and holy **** gas prices jumped within the past few days