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Roger1965 · 06-11-2016, 12:52 PM

Cool system. One question I would have is if a quarter tank on the fuel gauge is actually a true quarter tank. On most cars I have noticed the needle moves more quickly once below the half tank mark. I usually get about 150 mile from full to the half tank mark, and another 50 miles gets me to the quarter tank mark. I have never let it get emptier, but I would bet it's only 80 miles from half a tank to empty.

If you're ever bored try it with a full tank and see what the results are.

06-11-2016, 12:52 PM	#10
Roger1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific northwest Posts: 42	Cool system. One question I would have is if a quarter tank on the fuel gauge is actually a true quarter tank. On most cars I have noticed the needle moves more quickly once below the half tank mark. I usually get about 150 mile from full to the half tank mark, and another 50 miles gets me to the quarter tank mark. I have never let it get emptier, but I would bet it's only 80 miles from half a tank to empty. If you're ever bored try it with a full tank and see what the results are. Last edited by Roger1965; 06-11-2016 at 12:59 PM.