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Butterfingers
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2.3, 16V auto R Reg Ultima
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Fuel puzzle
« on: Feb 19th, 2006, 9:47pm » |
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The fuel computer tells me that I'm averaging around 20mpg and that I have 46 miles to empty. This means I have around 2.3 gallons left in the tank which is around 10.5 litres. This means I should be able to fill up with about 60 litres, (scorpio tank capacity being 70 litres.) However I'm only able to fill up with 53 litres. So where'd the other 7 litres go?  [img][/img]
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Pegasus
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24V Cosworth Ultima Born: Sept 97, sold Aug 23
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Re: Fuel puzzle
« Reply #1 on: Feb 19th, 2006, 9:55pm » |
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Hi,
happens all the time. 
When once heading to fill up with "10 miles" left in tank, 2 miles later it said empty, fill up 3 miles later and can only get 65 litres in it. 
Basically, its got a little extra stashed away but I'm not about to find out how much - don't want to screw the cats.
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Dave
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Tourmallard 24v (ex-owner)
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Re: Fuel puzzle
« Reply #2 on: Feb 20th, 2006, 9:36am » |
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Ditto the above!
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Geoff_W
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98 Ulti2.5tdi Auto
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Re: Fuel puzzle
« Reply #3 on: Feb 20th, 2006, 11:05pm » |
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In my case zero on the fuel computer usually means 65 litres to a full tank, and nozzle cut out number 2.
Even so it is still something of a nervy experience even with 5 litres left in the system somewhere.
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