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12-22-2012, 11:33 AM | #23 |
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I've been on 0 miles left for about 5 miles once. Didn't think I'd make it to the gas station but I did. I usually don't fill up till I'm in the 1/4 tank area.
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12-22-2012, 11:46 AM | #24 | |
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I also usually fill up at half empty for a couple other reasons; - It reduces the chance of condensation forming on the walls of the tank, which can be a bigger problem in the winter months. This is more important as I specifically avoid using any ethanol blends or gas line antifreeze, which is also alcohol based. - Also, I have an x-drive, which puts a bit more weight over the front wheels. Keeping the tank full helps keep the car closer to a 50-50 weight distribution, and also provides a bit more traction to the back wheels on slippery surfaces (at the expense of more overall weight, of course). |
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12-22-2012, 12:25 PM | #25 | |
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Usually I fill up when the fuel reserve light comes on, it was just this one special occasion that it dropped so low.
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12-22-2012, 12:42 PM | #28 |
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I usually try to fill up just before 1/4 tank.
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12-22-2012, 12:51 PM | #29 |
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I top off if I'm heading out on a relatively long trip (100+ miles), but normally, I let it get a notch or two under 1/4 before heading to the pump. Filling up at the half-tank level (aside from heading out on a long trip) seems like overkill to me. Never, ever had a problem with a BMW having "trash" in its gas tank that caused problems when running close to empty.
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12-23-2012, 01:34 PM | #30 |
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force of habit, i usually go fill up when i get to 1/4 tank. i started doing this in the winter time and it carried over into summer.
i used to avg 22 mpg in the city with my '06 325xi, now i'm getting 18mpg in the city with my '09 328xi. sucks. |
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12-23-2012, 08:47 PM | #31 |
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Can't remember anyone in my entire life having fuel issues because they run their tank to E.
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12-23-2012, 10:16 PM | #32 | |
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I did the same thing with my last car for over 250k miles, and the same thing with my old honda, which had the original fuel pump to 210k miles until I changed it this year to support a bigger engine I put in. |
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12-23-2012, 10:58 PM | #33 |
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I fill up when I have 1/4 in the tank. I only put $20 worth of Shell v-power, unless I'm planning a long trip. I hate giving my money to those greedy bastards that manipulate the oil business.
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12-24-2012, 02:47 AM | #35 |
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I never park it under 50 miles of range but I fill up and will run to within 5 miles when on the road.
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12-24-2012, 03:00 AM | #36 |
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When the ding goes on, or I see good gas prices. I've been to 0miles a couple times lol
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12-24-2012, 03:13 AM | #37 |
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1/8th of a tank when the light comes on, normally fill up all the way.
had a friend who would fill up 10-15 dollars at a time... most annoying thing ever to make going to the gas station part of your daily routine. |
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12-24-2012, 11:22 AM | #38 | |
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On any properly designed car, the amount of fuel that remains in the tank at E is sufficient to run the fuel pump without any overheating problems. |
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12-24-2012, 02:17 PM | #39 | |
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I never fill up before the light is solid orange. I've hit " --- " a couple of times. Minus 15 miles is achievable. I think the tank holds 17.2 gallons or so. I typically fill up with about 16 to 16.5 gallons. The fuel pump will be sufficiently cooled. The pump is cooled by the fuel it's pumping, if i'm not mistaken... And I don't think there is that much dirt in the gas anyways, nowadays. The gas has to meet very very stringent requirements. Remember, we live in 2013... Not in 1943... |
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12-24-2012, 02:30 PM | #40 | |
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12-24-2012, 03:05 PM | #41 | |
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12-24-2012, 03:08 PM | #42 |
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Interesting. I'd never heard it. Maybe the guy was trying to give a reason for detaching the gas tank in the first place? THinking dollars? Anyway, it's a fair point but I just never considered it.
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