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AWGD8 · 10-20-2005, 12:57 PM

The best way to conserve fuel is to fill the tank half way only. With rocketting gas prices nowadays, you have to run your PILOT with lesser weight. If you fill it up to the max, you are adding extra weight to the car.
Not unless you drive in a remote places where the next gas station is 30-40+ miles away...

Info taken from some fuel saving tip website.

N_Jay · 10-20-2005, 03:21 PM

Interesting idea.

First you need to know how much gas is used per mile carrying the extra weight.
Then you need to know how much fuel is used getting fuel.
Then you can develop an equation to optimise when to fill up and how much to put in.
We will also need statistics on the increase in fuel used to get fuel when you are very low. (i.e stopping to get fuel when you normally would not have stopped)

Ah, to be back in Managerial Accounting class where all you needed to calculate was the optimum balance between "just in time" order quantity and "just in case" inventory.

ramirami · 10-20-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AWGD8
The best way to conserve fuel is to fill the tank half way only. With rocketting gas prices nowadays, you have to run your PILOT with lesser weight. If you fill it up to the max, you are adding extra weight to the car.
Not unless you drive in a remote places where the next gas station is 30-40+ miles away...

Info taken from some fuel saving tip website.

you fill 8 gallons less = ~60 lbs...
doubt that would mane much difference...

Scoobs · 10-20-2005, 05:33 PM

Drive on the top half of the tank.

And if you live in Colorado the Colorado Department of Transportation suggests http://www.cotrip.org/winterdriving/drivingtips.htm

And if you are driving in the Bay area when an earthquake hits ABAG suggests http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/traffic/

And if you are driving at the Brock University campus they suggest

http://www.brocku.ca/campussecurity/...s.php?select=1

Gliderpilot · 10-21-2005, 03:46 PM

I also have 2-3 gallons left when the light comes on. My question is this: How many of those remaining gallons are usable? Can the fuel pump suck the gas tank dry?

10-20-2005, 12:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
AWGD8 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE , WI Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FILL UP WITH $$$ GAS PRICE??? The best way to conserve fuel is to fill the tank half way only. With rocketting gas prices nowadays, you have to run your PILOT with lesser weight. If you fill it up to the max, you are adding extra weight to the car. Not unless you drive in a remote places where the next gas station is 30-40+ miles away... Info taken from some fuel saving tip website.

10-20-2005, 03:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Interesting idea. First you need to know how much gas is used per mile carrying the extra weight. Then you need to know how much fuel is used getting fuel. Then you can develop an equation to optimise when to fill up and how much to put in. We will also need statistics on the increase in fuel used to get fuel when you are very low. (i.e stopping to get fuel when you normally would not have stopped) Ah, to be back in Managerial Accounting class where all you needed to calculate was the optimum balance between "just in time" order quantity and "just in case" inventory. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-20-2005, 05:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drive on the top half of the tank. And if you live in Colorado the Colorado Department of Transportation suggests http://www.cotrip.org/winterdriving/drivingtips.htm And if you are driving in the Bay area when an earthquake hits ABAG suggests http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/traffic/ And if you are driving at the Brock University campus they suggest http://www.brocku.ca/campussecurity/...s.php?select=1 __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

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10-21-2005, 03:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gliderpilot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I also have 2-3 gallons left when the light comes on. My question is this: How many of those remaining gallons are usable? Can the fuel pump suck the gas tank dry?

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