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Old 10-04-2009, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pretty cheap jewelry View Post
QUESTION: does it save gas or waste gas filling up when the tank is less than 1/4 full

Should I fill up when closer to half empty?

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Theoretically, it might save a tiny bit of gas to run it dry because there is less weight, but I wouldn't do it for one major reason.

If there's an emergency situation (think of N.O. residents before/during/after Katrina), and gas shortages are widespread, do you really want to be caught with 1/8 of a tank? My stepfather sold me on this point, and now I try to keep my tank above half full at all times. It requires stopping a little bit more often, but oh well.
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