504.8 mile tank

[DaveK]

I just filled up and I got in nearly 1 more gallon after the first click, about a half gallon then click, then almost another half gallon. Sounded like it would spray out fuel if I tried it again. I reset my MPG indicator and my display then read 249 miles until empty!

Oh, so almost 2 additional gallons? Thats good. My countdown said 360 after full up. I’m going to get 500 out of the tank. The miles to empty gauge I believe gets more intelligent as you drive. I 100% can confirm I’m getting more physical “miles” and the miles to empty gauge is not reducing at the same 1:1 rate as I drive.

 

[KAR120C]

Oh, so almost 2 additional gallons? Thats good. My countdown said 360 after full up. I’m going to get 500 out of the tank. The miles to empty gauge I believe gets more intelligent as you drive. I 100% can confirm I’m getting more physical “miles” and the miles to empty gauge is not reducing at the same 1:1 rate as I drive.

I don’t know if the GX has this issue, but some cars can spill fuel into the charcoal canister if overfilled. Then you get a check engine light until it dries out. So be careful filling to the brim.

 

[DaveK]

I appreciate that. I’ve heard people talk about exploding tanks, charcoal canisters, overflow pipes. I’ve never experienced any of it but doesn’t meant it can’t or won’t happen.

 

[Bluegill]

Actually I meant only 1 additional gallon. A half gallon at a time.

 

[munkeeboi]

Clicked at 14.4 gal on my fill up today and I slowly topped off all the way to 16.4 before I decided to go.

Computer still says 296 miles...but maybe it assumes mileage from your previous range and a predetermined full tank amount (ie ignores any topping off)

 

[DaveK]

Clicked at 14.4 gal on my fill up today and I slowly topped off all the way to 16.4 before I decided to go.

Computer still says 296 miles...but maybe it assumes mileage from your previous range and a predetermined full tank amount (ie ignores any topping off)

It will be interesting to see how many miles you get with that extra 2 in the tank. Will you go past 0 MPG left in the tank and how far past?