Full or half-tank of gas?

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Mar 12, 2008 | 06:32 AM

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driftk1d

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half tank for me....but i only drive every other weekend back home from my college

Mar 12, 2008 | 06:42 AM

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I fill up when it near the low fuel warning.

Mar 12, 2008 | 06:49 AM

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I fill up $25 or $30 everytime (which is usually a bit under half a tank).

It just seems to get me better gas mileage than when it's full.
Not that this is a true fact, but I guess subconsciously knowing that I have not much fuel left, i'll tend to ease off the gas pedal LOL.

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:00 AM

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Mr.Valentine

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Gas prices are too high these days, I just drive until empty and trade in for a new Z.

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:30 AM

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100% duh. The Z is not a race car who cares about 60 damn pounds.

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:44 AM

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stu8319

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I don't see how evaporation can be an issue. It's a sealed tank right?

Mar 12, 2008 | 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FileTitan

same here all the way, and I use 89 =/

my 96' maxima "requires" premium but i put mid-grade in it all the time...now has 110k...are there any penalties to fueling up with lower octane gas?

Mar 12, 2008 | 08:11 AM

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bailey bill

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1/2 tank (10 gallons) of fuel represents less than 2% of the total weight of your car.

Do you really think that will have a measureable afect on fuel economy?

bill

Last edited by bailey bill; Mar 12, 2008 at 08:21 AM.

Mar 12, 2008 | 10:06 AM

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little6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97obw

my 96' maxima "requires" premium but i put mid-grade in it all the time...now has 110k...are there any penalties to fueling up with lower octane gas?

Im like mad max. I rob and pilliige for what ever gass I can get.

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FileTitan

same here all the way, and I use 89 =/

your engines not going to last long

Mar 12, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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Z MANIA

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I don't fill by tank size, I fill by wallet size. Generally $40.00 at a time.

Mar 12, 2008 | 02:55 PM

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I fill halfway whenever I need gas.

If I'm taking a decent-length trip on the road, I fill up completely.

Mar 12, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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Spork

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z MANIA

I don't fill by tank size, I fill by wallet size. Generally $40.00 at a time.

So... half tank then?

Mar 12, 2008 | 08:07 PM

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07roadster

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I fill up completely... I hate going to the gas station to fill up.... Makes me fill like i am wasting money.. LOL.... Wish gas was free.. HAHAHA

Mar 13, 2008 | 05:11 AM

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MarkZee

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How much for a full tank in your area guys? It's pretty expensive here...

Mar 13, 2008 | 06:27 AM

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chickenputo

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just paid $62 bucks last night to fill 'er up with 18 miles dte

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:17 AM

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SOZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97obw

my 96' maxima "requires" premium but i put mid-grade in it all the time...now has 110k...are there any penalties to fueling up with lower octane gas?

The "Car Talk" guys discuss myths concerning regular vs premium fuel.

http://www.cartalk.com/content/featu...ium/myths.html

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:43 AM

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350Z_Twisted

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full tank here

about $65 or so

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:15 AM

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Silver350zed

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i think i was at 76 dte and filled it up and it cost 49.02 in FL

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:16 AM

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Z MANIA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z

So... half tank then?

Ouch.....sadly yes.

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