Question on mpg

[Karsun]

Okay, I'm bad at math. We're going almost 400 miles to Tampa for our trip tomorrow. So if the tank is 32 gallons...I got that part. What kind of mpg are you all getting on the hwy or interstate? I'm an incessant list maker so I have everything down like parking, hotel, spending money, food, gas and the gas part is where I just want to make sure of an idea to write down. We'll be gone a week to the Caribbean and I'll miss y'all. I've gotten pretty attached to this forum.

[KenP]

You won't make it on one tank.

Also, the last gallon and a half or so isn't useable. When the "Range" says "Low", get gas. You have about 2-3 gallons TOTAL left, so there's 1 1/2 - 2 gallons of useable fuel left.

[WHOSNEXT]

Originally Posted by KenP

You won't make it on one tank.

ditto

[Karsun]

Thank you so much. That gives me a good idea somewhat. I figure about $300 in gas.

[Agriv8r]

400 miles.....30 gallons (dont want to use the unusable)....13.3 miles to the gallon.....you will make it on one tank.......they are just saying that because in a 6400 lb truck we dont like to run them that low....

[NJ H2]

Originally Posted by Agriv8r

13.3 miles to the gallon.

13.3 MPG?
Do you drive 40 MPH everywhere you go?
I'm not even close to that! If I'm lucky I get 10 MPG

But $300.00 is much more than you need for gas

600 Miles @ 10 MPG = 60 Gal
60 Gal @ $3.25 a Gal = $195.00
Gas Budget = $300.00
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Actual Gas = $195.00
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Leaves $105.00 balance to buy me a present
Have "fun" in the Sun!

[Karsun]

Yeah but that's coming and going. So, 400 miles almost to Tampa. Then we come home next weekend, so another 400 miles. 800 total almost. Alas, no presents.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by Agriv8r

they are just saying that because in a 6400 lb truck we dont like to run them that low....

No, they're saying that because most of us don't get 13.3 miles to the gallon.

Nor 12.3

Nor 11.3

Nor 10.3

Nor 9.3

However, I do break the 8.3 on trips.... I do so much better around town than on the highway.

[tower]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

No, they're saying that because most of us don't get 13.3 miles to the gallon.

Nor 12.3

Nor 11.3

Nor 10.3

Nor 9.3

However, I do break the 8.3 on trips.... I do so much better around town than on the highway.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by KenP

You won't make it on one tank.

Also, the last gallon and a half or so isn't useable. When the "Range" says "Low", get gas. You have about 2-3 gallons TOTAL left, so there's 1 1/2 - 2 gallons of useable fuel left.

Not necessarily true. I've gone over 400 miles on a tank before and not run it dry.

Karsun, make sure that your tires are properly inflated(40-43psi) before heading out. Also, be sure to fold your mirrors in - you'll get another 5-6mpg.

[Big Dad]

Man, if this isn't a fricken paradox!