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Old 01-11-2011, 09:42 AM
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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?
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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
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sorry its a stupid question but just curious lol
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Originally Posted by VinR1
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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
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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?
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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.
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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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Your car isn't normal if your gas gauge does work
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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
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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
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same here, when I fill up the needle goes past full by another 1/8 of a tank
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Originally Posted by djjab57
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
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$3.00 a gallon? Are you using regular? Or 91+ octane, like the owner's manual recommends?
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
$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.
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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?
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Originally Posted by LSWHO
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!
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
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 $3.40. If you guys can get 91 that cheap, that's just downright magical!
I wasn't bragging, just pointing out something to you. Also all that was in my lunch bag was two bologna and cheese sandwiches. I would brag if I got a snak pak in it.
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91 i use but sorry I havent been out since sunday LOL ive been only working twice a week, it sucks but I was just out and holy **** gas prices jumped within the past few days
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sorry guys cant feel bad for you its about 6$ a gallon here in germany for super plus
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Originally Posted by marten
sorry guys cant feel bad for you its about 6$ a gallon here in germany for super plus
Yeah, but you guys have superior transportation systems there. America's sucks.
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