Full tank challenge. - Page 4

SIAMBLUE · Oct 22nd, 2006, 16:47

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Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

Given you 1) Fill the tank to the top 2) Reset the trip or note the miles on the clock 3) Drive until nearly empty and 4) fill back up to the top you should then have an accurate indication as to how much petrol you have used and know how far you have travelled

That will allow you to calculate the mpg or mpl for the journey..

Des. . .

ANd if you reset your trip computer you can them see how far out it is calculating

CTCNetwork · Oct 22nd, 2006, 16:50

HI,

I think this is something I will have a go at when I have a trip to Ireland in the V90.

Boy, those figures will be frightening!!!!

Des. . .

Pedro Fandango · Oct 22nd, 2006, 16:55

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Originally Posted by SIAMBLUE

ANd if you reset your trip computer you can them see how far out it is calculating

i never run BT low but i always remember watching the "mileage out of remaining fuel" figure on my cheese wedge's trip comp turn to 0 at exactly the same time as the engine spluttered to a halt, it was a bit too accurate lol

alsner · Oct 22nd, 2006, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Pedro Fandango

i never run BT low but i always remember watching the "mileage out of remaining fuel" figure on my cheese wedge's trip comp turn to 0 at exactly the same time as the engine spluttered to a halt, it was a bit too accurate lol

OOPS!!!

ALi

SIAMBLUE · Oct 23rd, 2006, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Pedro Fandango

i never run BT low but i always remember watching the "mileage out of remaining fuel" figure on my cheese wedge's trip comp turn to 0 at exactly the same time as the engine spluttered to a halt, it was a bit too accurate lol

when mine gets to 10 miles it goes ---- so i know i have 10 miles left of fuel

I am off to Coventry on Friday so will do the challenge gladly, think i will be pushed to get 330 out of my car,

Gary.

Jod T5 · Oct 23rd, 2006, 06:20

mine has also a little left after reaching ----, although im not sure i would advocate running too low as you have clog the filter or injectors with some crud from the bottom of the tank.....

cheers
jod

LankyTim · Oct 23rd, 2006, 14:16

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Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

HI,

I think this is something I will have a go at when I have a trip to Ireland in the V90.

Boy, those figures will be frightening!!!!

Des. . .

Do you recon youll use more water or petrol?

*smack! owch i was kidding!!!

SIAMBLUE · Oct 23rd, 2006, 15:39

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Originally Posted by jod t5

mine has also a little left after reaching ----, although im not sure i would advocate running too low as you have clog the filter or injectors with some crud from the bottom of the tank.....

cheers
jod

The filter will catch any crud that is in the fuel, but our petrol tanks are plastic on the ph1 R, so it shouldn't be a problem running low,

Ross9 · Oct 27th, 2006, 18:12

It's a bit of an urban myth to be honest, perhaps it used to be true in days of yore and yesteryear, but there is no pile of crap at the bottom of a petrol tank.

Ross

CTCNetwork · Oct 27th, 2006, 18:22

Hi,

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Originally Posted by LankyTim

Do you recon youll use more water or petrol?

*smack! owch i was kidding!!!

Cheeky bugger!!!!
Actually, at this moment, the car is running fine...
Yes, there is higher pressure in the coolant system, and I am loosing some water (about a half pint per tank of fuel), but I have no missing, no excessive steam out the exaust or anything.
The pressue in the cooling system doesn not remain overnight/next day/ 24 hours but eases off as with most cars..
And the drive is as smooth as the proverbial babies bum...

Des. . .

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