Fuel: fill it up, or a tenner? Twenty? - Page 4

reggit · Nov 28th, 2017, 06:50

I usually put £30-40 ish in mine just before the light comes on if I can. £40 takes is to just over 1/2 tank, I do little mileage in the car these days, so pointless it sitting around with a full tank. If we're off on hols, then it gets brimmed. The works van on the other hand, gets brimmed every time!

TJMurphy · Nov 28th, 2017, 09:28

Doing very small amounts of mileage nowadays so I tend to only put in about half a tank. Someone once told me that Shell V-Power (now Nitro+) used to settle and some of the additives fell out of solution, reducing the octane rating. No idea if it's true or not but seemed like a good idea not to have a full tank in there for weeks on end. And yeah, might be close to doubling it's value these days too

bobby2000 · Nov 28th, 2017, 10:17

I usually fill my tank up when I get the low fuel warning come on. It happens a lot more frequently since changing to petrol.
I'm also one of those sad people that record my costs, mileage and mpg.

biggbn · Nov 28th, 2017, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

We live quite a way from the nearest gas station so putting in small amounts would make no sense - anyway who puts £10 or £20 in these days ?

We used to run a military vehicle, a Dodge WC51 Weapons Carrier, consumption...measured in gallons per mile !

Jon.

That sounds like a hoot! Would love something like that for a toy...

Welton · Nov 28th, 2017, 10:56

I only do about 80 miles a week, I've never brimmed my S40 tank in the last 9 years, why carry nearly 60Kg's of weight around?

I put in around £35.00 which lasts about 10 days for me and if it gets too near pay day I put less in, I'd hate to have £60.00's worth of fuel in the tank when there's more pressing bills to pay like food.

Also why do people worry about the tank getting low? the fuel pump sits in the lowest part anyway. Fuel tanks with a load of 'bits' in the bottom are long gone.

baggy798 · Nov 28th, 2017, 12:18

I put in exactly 45.45 litres or about £55.

GreenBrick · Nov 28th, 2017, 12:21

I don't like to keep track of how much I spend on petrol, as I quickly realise it quickly exceeds the value of the car, which doesn't seem right!

Welton · Nov 28th, 2017, 13:20

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Originally Posted by GreenBrick

I don't like to keep track of how much I spend on petrol, as I quickly realise it quickly exceeds the value of the car, which doesn't seem right!

Me neither, just for fun if you had a car and covered 100,000 miles at 32MPG, at today's prices it'll cost you £17,000.00 !!!

I-S · Nov 28th, 2017, 13:34

Right.

I spent £7929 on petrol for my Honda Accord. Over almost the same mileage my V70 has cost "only" about £6400 of diesel (average prices have been lower, as well as about 5mpg better average fuel economy).

tt82 · Nov 28th, 2017, 13:58

I have a car. I have done over 100,000 miles. I reckon I've averaged about 38 MPG. I don't want to know what that equates to!

View Poll Results: What do you do when filling with fuel?
Fill it up every time	165	71.12%
A tenner each time	3	1.29%
Twenty each time	27	11.64%
Something else?	37	15.95%
Voters: 232. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 28th, 2017, 06:50	#31
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	I usually put £30-40 ish in mine just before the light comes on if I can. £40 takes is to just over 1/2 tank, I do little mileage in the car these days, so pointless it sitting around with a full tank. If we're off on hols, then it gets brimmed. The works van on the other hand, gets brimmed every time! __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 28th, 2017, 10:17	#33
bobby2000 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seaford View Photos By: bobby2000	I usually fill my tank up when I get the low fuel warning come on. It happens a lot more frequently since changing to petrol. I'm also one of those sad people that record my costs, mileage and mpg. __________________ 2018 XC60 T5 Inscription, Polestar, Air Suspension, Pilot assist, Intellisafe Pro, Front Parking Assist, 360 Camera, Denim Blue, Dark Tinted and Laminated glass. Power child locks. Tempa spare. Smart fortwo brabus 451. Remapped to 130bhp.

Nov 28th, 2017, 10:56	#35
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I only do about 80 miles a week, I've never brimmed my S40 tank in the last 9 years, why carry nearly 60Kg's of weight around? I put in around £35.00 which lasts about 10 days for me and if it gets too near pay day I put less in, I'd hate to have £60.00's worth of fuel in the tank when there's more pressing bills to pay like food. Also why do people worry about the tank getting low? the fuel pump sits in the lowest part anyway. Fuel tanks with a load of 'bits' in the bottom are long gone. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Nov 28th, 2017, 12:18	#36
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 18:18 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	I put in exactly 45.45 litres or about £55. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Nov 28th, 2017, 09:28	#32
TJMurphy VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Windsor	Doing very small amounts of mileage nowadays so I tend to only put in about half a tank. Someone once told me that Shell V-Power (now Nitro+) used to settle and some of the additives fell out of solution, reducing the octane rating. No idea if it's true or not but seemed like a good idea not to have a full tank in there for weeks on end. And yeah, might be close to doubling it's value these days too

Nov 28th, 2017, 12:21	#37
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Today 18:13 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I don't like to keep track of how much I spend on petrol, as I quickly realise it quickly exceeds the value of the car, which doesn't seem right! __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Nov 28th, 2017, 13:34	#39
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Right. I spent £7929 on petrol for my Honda Accord. Over almost the same mileage my V70 has cost "only" about £6400 of diesel (average prices have been lower, as well as about 5mpg better average fuel economy). __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

Nov 28th, 2017, 13:58	#40
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I have a car. I have done over 100,000 miles. I reckon I've averaged about 38 MPG. I don't want to know what that equates to! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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