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Jazzik

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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #30 on: March 21, 2023, 09:22:11 PM »
Well... but that was in those 'good old days'... Although... good...?
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #31 on: March 22, 2023, 11:04:16 AM »
I no longer try and carry everything I might need.  At one time with a bit of mechanical knowledge carrying such an array of tools might have got you out of trouble with a  few roadside breakdowns. I've even changed a head gasket in a layby  (on a 1931 car) 
But now I only have  the typical diy  emergency breakdown tool kit of  a few cheapo  quality socket sets, spanners, multi tip bits  ,and a few other bibs and bobs.   Enough to maybe investigate things, or loosen or tighten  something.  Plan  B is breakdown cover,. Plan C ,if I really know I can fix it myself with the correct part or tool  I might buy them local to the breakdown. Never had to so far but its an option.   
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #32 on: March 22, 2023, 12:28:30 PM »
What about the extra 100 kgm of driver, and maybe another for passenger? Even less % difference.

Jazzik

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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #33 on: March 22, 2023, 12:53:34 PM »
When I step on the scale, I see never more than 70 kg. For the other driver (and/or sometimes passenger) the needle stops at about 52 kg...
Maybe that's why the consumption of our Jazz is the way it is? :D
Or maybe also the effect of not carrying unnecessary weight and slightly increased tire pressure?
« Last Edit: March 22, 2023, 01:19:54 PM by Jazzik »
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #34 on: March 22, 2023, 12:57:31 PM »
It's all down to personal preference. I prefer to top up when I get to just under half a tank.

If it costs me an extra 1 or 2 mpg then so be it.
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #35 on: March 22, 2023, 03:01:19 PM »
It's all down to personal preference. I prefer to top up when I get to just under half a tank.

If it costs me an extra 1 or 2 mpg then so be it.

One of the reasons I didn't go electric - I get range anxiety in an ICE car hence my refuelling between one quarter and a third ;D

Down to 3 bars on the MK4 and my palms start sweating, my pulse rate rises and these symptoms disappear once I have filled the tank. Zen like calm is restored.

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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #36 on: March 22, 2023, 04:10:59 PM »
I get range anxiety in an ICE car hence my refuelling between one quarter and a third ;D

Down to 3 bars on the MK4 and my palms start sweating, my pulse rate rises...

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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #37 on: March 22, 2023, 04:26:41 PM »
With my new tablets maybe I can risk another bar before refueling. ;D    (The dog and duck maybe  :P

But I get where Peteo is coming from.  When there were empty pumps  and queues due to panic buying, filling the tank was almost a physical pleasure.  :-*
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #38 on: March 22, 2023, 04:38:48 PM »
That's part of the problem. You never know when terminals are going to be blocked by the eco nuts or other problems and fuel stations develop long queues and there you are on 1 or 2 bars with a week's commute ahead.

Been there, got the TShirt, etc.
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Re: Low fuel reading even when fuel is there
« Reply #39 on: March 22, 2023, 10:01:22 PM »
That's part of the problem. You never know when terminals are going to be blocked by the eco nuts or other problems and fuel stations develop long queues and there you are on 1 or 2 bars with a week's commute ahead.

The big one was 2001. That one was the drivers themselves.

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