Fuel: fill it up, or a tenner? Twenty? - Page 9

Dirty Rooster · Oct 26th, 2018, 18:24

It seems weird that I'm not subscribed to this thread already ... maybe I am and the forum got a glitch.

Anyway, since a fullish tank loses less fuel to evaporation than an emptyish tank, and running really low tempts possibly fictional "grit" into the pumps,
I fill up with 45.5 litres every time (ish).

This way I know vaguely what mileage I'm getting and if the engine suddenly goes all inefficient I'll know about it when my ten gallons doesn't get me 300 miles.

taz777 · Oct 29th, 2018, 19:51

I wait until the range shows about 50 miles and then fill the car up with BP Ultimate Diesel until the pump stops. I simply don't have the time to put in small amounts of diesel frequently.

jonnyf90 · Nov 5th, 2018, 09:41

My 80L tank in the 960 is eye-watering to brim, especially with Shell Vpower, so I usually limit myself to the maximum Pay-at-Pump which is £99

OR 45.4 litres which is near enough 10 gallons. 300 miles is the target

Cheers

Iamdaniel · Nov 17th, 2018, 15:50

I fill up super diesel but the wholesale place is a 20 minute drive from me so i usually brim the tank and fill 2x 20L Jerry cans at the same time.

T01smitd · Nov 17th, 2018, 17:13

Interesting post

Dirty Rooster · Nov 22nd, 2018, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamdaniel

I fill up super diesel but the wholesale place is a 20 minute drive from me so i usually brim the tank and fill 2x 20L Jerry cans at the same time.

There are wholesale places for fuel??

ASt85 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Rooster

There are wholesale places for fuel??

Where Where Where Where????

SwissXC90 · Dec 26th, 2018, 21:14

Always fill up a diesel fully
The less air in the tank, the less condensation can get into the fuel

Watchnut · Feb 3rd, 2019, 13:17

why would anyone want to put £5 or £10/£20 in a fuel tank......i am amazed when sometimes i fill up that someone has put in a fivers worth....they will be back the following day?

It costs fuel to drive to a station

It takes time (some value time like money so waste it?)

I have a Mini as well as the beloved Volvo V70, it only has a 8 gallon tank, it is a right pain in the bum having to fill it twice a week. I love the big tank, big range V70, my wife gets about 3 week worth out of it

These days for the Mini I always fill it, my wife gets bored when she fills the V70 and normally stops at about £50-60, When I fill it, I try to do so where it is cheaper, never on a motorway

SignumGB · Feb 4th, 2019, 15:19

Full, unless its a few days before payday and I am rooked haha!

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

Oct 26th, 2018, 18:24	#81
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	It seems weird that I'm not subscribed to this thread already ... maybe I am and the forum got a glitch. Anyway, since a fullish tank loses less fuel to evaporation than an emptyish tank, and running really low tempts possibly fictional "grit" into the pumps, I fill up with 45.5 litres every time (ish). This way I know vaguely what mileage I'm getting and if the engine suddenly goes all inefficient I'll know about it when my ten gallons doesn't get me 300 miles. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

Oct 29th, 2018, 19:51	#82
taz777 VOC Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 17:39 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London	I wait until the range shows about 50 miles and then fill the car up with BP Ultimate Diesel until the pump stops. I simply don't have the time to put in small amounts of diesel frequently. __________________ MY16 Volvo S80 D4 SE Lux Geartronic with Polestar

Nov 5th, 2018, 09:41	#83
jonnyf90 Grumpy git born too late! Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 01:04 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Between Derby & Nottingham	My 80L tank in the 960 is eye-watering to brim, especially with Shell Vpower, so I usually limit myself to the maximum Pay-at-Pump which is £99 OR 45.4 litres which is near enough 10 gallons. 300 miles is the target Cheers __________________ 1997 965 2.5 SE Manual 1996 944 Classic 2.3 LPT - SOLD/BROKEN/SCRAPPED 1997 S90 3.0 - SOLD to doingitsideways 2021 Škoda Octavia Estate L iV PHEV (Company)

Dec 26th, 2018, 21:14	#88
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Always fill up a diesel fully The less air in the tank, the less condensation can get into the fuel __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Nov 17th, 2018, 15:50	#84
Iamdaniel Junior Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2023 21:23 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SHEFFIELD	I fill up super diesel but the wholesale place is a 20 minute drive from me so i usually brim the tank and fill 2x 20L Jerry cans at the same time.

Nov 17th, 2018, 17:13	#85
T01smitd New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2019 10:25 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Maidstone	Interesting post

Feb 3rd, 2019, 13:17	#89
Watchnut New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 15:52 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Forest	why would anyone want to put £5 or £10/£20 in a fuel tank......i am amazed when sometimes i fill up that someone has put in a fivers worth....they will be back the following day? It costs fuel to drive to a station It takes time (some value time like money so waste it?) I have a Mini as well as the beloved Volvo V70, it only has a 8 gallon tank, it is a right pain in the bum having to fill it twice a week. I love the big tank, big range V70, my wife gets about 3 week worth out of it These days for the Mini I always fill it, my wife gets bored when she fills the V70 and normally stops at about £50-60, When I fill it, I try to do so where it is cheaper, never on a motorway

Feb 4th, 2019, 15:19	#90
SignumGB XC70 Owner/VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, QC	Full, unless its a few days before payday and I am rooked haha! __________________ 2012 Volvo XC70 3.0L AWD T6 [CAN🍁] 2015 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D4 SE LUX - Sold 78,728 Miles (July 2023) [GB] 2012 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D3 SE LUX - Written off 76,500 Miles (Aug 2017)[GB]

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