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Diaita 04-09-2013 06:23 PM

Not a problem, but WTH?
 
I get between 13-15 mpg averaged per tank of gas, never been better or worse for the past 10 years, I accept that due to the modifications I've done and my driving style.

So, this tank of gas, right now I'm at the point on my trip meter (280 kms) where I should be looking for gas, but my gas gauge is still about 3/8 tank. If it keeps up at this rate I should average about 18 mpg for this tank of gas.

Thoughts?

rexazz2 04-09-2013 06:55 PM

I get better economy when my wife doesnt start it and let it warm up for 10 minutes every morning

BTW throw in a gas can , bet your gas gauge is NFG

04-09-2013 09:25 PM

:icon_nic: Sorry I have a thought, your gonna be walkin with a red can in your hand.

Diaita 04-10-2013 01:08 AM

Kinda what I was thinking too... Time to put the new fuel pump in i guess.

step66 04-10-2013 01:32 AM

Yes,always go by the known range and not the gauge,my 96 was spot-on, but my current 97's gauge has become erratic in the past month,not while driving,but when parked.Initial levels may read as much as 3/4 tank off,indicating full OR empty with a long recovery time to somewhat accurate,suspect a ground issue-but I never try to go much past 300 miles w/o the red can...

Twip 04-10-2013 11:46 AM

yeah...when my low fuel light turns on, i still have about a 1/4 tank. i am assuming that the PO had the pump done, or DIY, and someone bent the arm for the fuel float.

97cherryblazer 04-10-2013 12:37 PM

Just fill the tank now and see how much goes in. If you have done a lot of highway driving i could see 18 but chances are something is going on with the gauge like everyone said.


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