MPG calulation
#42
Topping off
I have a BIG MPG discrepancy.
I've been in some PM conversation about this with some other members here, and it seems that I'm possibly a victim of early pump click-off.
I've been averaging mid-low 60's MPG lately and have somewhat modified both my routes I drive for better FE as well as some technique changes, mostly slower accelerations.
TodayI refueled within 500feet of the last bar dissappearing.
I've noticed my car usually has 2-3 gallons left just as the last bar dissappears.
I traveled 721 miles and the pump clicked off at 8.479 gallons.
721 / 8.479 = 85.03 MPG.
85MPG? Somehow I doubt that.
Early this morning I plan to try and pump more in. I've already drove ~20 miles on this tank so it should take less than a third of a gallon before click-off.
If it takes more than that I'll make a note of how much, and then resort to topping off from now on.
It seems like that may be the best way for accurate readings.
I've been in some PM conversation about this with some other members here, and it seems that I'm possibly a victim of early pump click-off.
I've been averaging mid-low 60's MPG lately and have somewhat modified both my routes I drive for better FE as well as some technique changes, mostly slower accelerations.
TodayI refueled within 500feet of the last bar dissappearing.
I've noticed my car usually has 2-3 gallons left just as the last bar dissappears.
I traveled 721 miles and the pump clicked off at 8.479 gallons.
721 / 8.479 = 85.03 MPG.
85MPG? Somehow I doubt that.
Early this morning I plan to try and pump more in. I've already drove ~20 miles on this tank so it should take less than a third of a gallon before click-off.
If it takes more than that I'll make a note of how much, and then resort to topping off from now on.
It seems like that may be the best way for accurate readings.
Last edited by Hot_Georgia_2004; 06-09-2005 at 05:54 PM.
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