Tank on Empty

Drive by Calculator

I know that I have a 17.5 Gallon tank. When the light goes on and I fill it up, it will only take 14 Gallons to fill. Logical conclusion is that I have 3.5 Gallons left. Now I reset the trip odometer every time I refill and drive by that. I know the mileage that I am getting (28 to 30) if I keep my foot out of it. Just this morning , had to refill after four days of the lite on and normal driving.


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July 7, 2008 by Donald
I had a 97 Buick Regal and I would get the same mileage if I drove the car. When my wife drove the car I would only get 25 to 27 mpg

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