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How many miles in one tank?

  

Stangman106 -> How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 8:59:17 AM)

Ive been reading around these forums, and i see how some fellow MF'ers get 200+ in one tank =| Am i the only one that barely reaches 150 miles in ONE tank? Should i get this checked out?

I Live in Miami, Florida if it helps...

  
05MustangSally -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:39:19 AM)

Sounds like you got a problem.  Last roadtrip I took a year ago, I calculated getting 300 miles on a full tank.  That was before I got my CAI/tune also.  Car was completely stock at that point too.  I'm making another trip in 3 weeks, so we'll see what she runs now [:D]

Slacker584 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:40:42 AM)

What are your driving habits?  Obviously a leadfoot is going to get less miles out of a full tank, so if that is your problem it explains your lack of good fuel economy. 

Florida...do you keep your a/c on a lot?  Not like that would totally kill your mpg, but it doesn't help.

Do you take a lot of short trips?  Do you idle at a standstill for long intervals?

As you can see, some questions should be answered before deciding if there is a problem with the car or not.

Reinforcements -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:42:40 AM)

i live in FL and i get a little less than 300 miles to a full tank

05MustangSally -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:47:25 AM)

I wouldn't say I have a lead foot, but I tend to get on her at least once a day for fun.  I only run my AC when it's at least 80 degrees.  I love having my window down cruising [:D] 

BigFloppy -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:49:53 AM)

I DID Notice, last time I was in Boca that my mpg SUCKED when travelling from Hillsoro Blvd -> West Palm area, might be plain bad gas down there

On the way down there... 645 miles (and a lead foot), I did it on 2 tanks of gas with some to spare

05MustangSally -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:56:39 AM)

That's key too!  Often bad gas = bad mileage.  I ALWAYS use Chevron.

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ORIGINAL: BigFloppy

I DID Notice, last time I was in Boca that my mpg SUCKED when travelling from Hillsoro Blvd -> West Palm area, might be plain bad gas down there

On the way down there... 645 miles (and a lead foot), I did it on 2 tanks of gas with some to spare

robc@pdpf.com -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 10:53:06 AM)

I usually get at least 300 out of a tank

So_Cali -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 11:05:50 AM)

Yea 150 on a full tank seems wayyyy off. Thats like AC on full blast MPG right there LOL. From where I am, I can get to Los Angeles and back with a full tank...I think LOL

68XR7 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 11:13:09 AM)

That's only about 9 mpg. You've got some kind of problem. I'd take it to someone.

SumterBoy -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 11:33:38 AM)

I usually get around between 300 - 315 on the highway and that is with a heavy foot

Mr. L -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 11:48:29 AM)

I get about 275 a tank. I do about half city half freeway everyday though.

Stangman106 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 11:57:33 AM)

I do mostly city, and highway once a week to see my fiancee...

But, i drive like a grandma...and i need to fill up once a week and the best i have gotten on ONE FULL tank is ~280 (To Disney.. from Miami to Orlando 234 miles away had to fill up THAT day after we went to disney) =|....wow you guys, i think am going tomorrow to Ford full of complaints lol...First my steering sounds like someone is knocking under my car, my cars steering wheel vibrates when i brake, and i listen to music with rattling on the right door panel =| and now this...

....Free GT500 please?

travlr -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 12:45:25 PM)

I usually get a bit more than 300 miles on a full tank, and that's when I'm my usual leadfooting self. I usually fill up with premium too...

Stangman106 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 1:49:38 PM)

Took my car to Ford today since i got tomorrow off from work...Hopefully it gets fixed ill keep you all updated...

P.S. Mini Cooper S, fun car, fast too, even funner with shift paddles (my Fiancee's Mini, she wants it back...tomorrow! woot)

thedragon -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 3:30:27 PM)

I normally get like 210 mpg and its about 400 mi home but i have to drive with the defrosters on normally and the speed limits like 65-70. So i dont know if thats good or bad lol.

Rhino77 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 3:42:23 PM)

Wow, looks like the MPG really varies all over the board, I am envious of you guys that get like 300 to a tank.  I average about 260, and that is till it is about 20 miles left to the whole tank.

Stangman106 -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 3:42:52 PM)

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ORIGINAL: thedragon

I normally get like 210 mpg and its about 400 mi home but i have to drive with the defrosters on normally and the speed limits like 65-70. So i dont know if thats good or bad lol.


you mean 210 in ONE tank lmao, if its 210 MPG, care to trade?

Yeah the guy at Ford said i have a serious problem and it will get looked at, hopefully tomorrow i will pick her up with 210 MPG...=P

StreamlineStang -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 9:27:22 PM)

I usualy get around 350 miles per tank in stock trim except for the 17s which should lower my mpg...my car must be a freak?

And I use regular gas.

Mustang Driver -> RE: How many miles in one tank? (3/27/2008 10:09:01 PM)

I usually average about 290 miles per tank with both city and highway driving. Although I do not have a lead foot I still usually gun it once a day just for kicks.

  

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