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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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fuel light

was just wondering how hard a LED would be to wire up to the fuel pump or something cuz my gas is wierd sometimes.....
2 tanks ago i filled up at the 220 mile mark with 16 gallons...yesterday i filled up with 260 miles with 14 1/2 gallons
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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You really need an LED? If your fuel pump isn't running, your engine won't run either. A different, visual indicator would seem redundant.

Ever remember hearing that "Your mileage may vary" comment? That's what's happening to you. Varying driving conditions will producee varrying MPG quotients. IT also helps if people don't siphon and steal your gasoline.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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so i get better mileage with my a/c running

very interesting...

no i would just like a light so i dont have to sit there and think that right on top of E is near empty
i filled up today when it was there and only put in 13 gallons
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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So, if I'm understanding you correctly, you'd like a low fuel level warning light?
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by krazycracka55
so i get better mileage with my a/c running
You will get better mileage with your AC off.
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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i know that but accoridng to my mileage ive been doing i get better with it on

the 220 it wasnt running a/c cuz the **** was broke/stuck in low and needed a recharge
filled up with 16 gallons

the 260 i fixed the **** and gave it a recharge
filled up with 14.8 or so gallons

So, if I'm understanding you correctly, you'd like a low fuel level warning light?
yes
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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220-260 miles to the tank! Damn, I'm lucky to get around 190 on my V8. I don't drive it hard and I'm not in too much stop and go. Boy do I need a tune up.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong but the manual states we have 15 gallon tanks? I average about 220 out of a tank, mixed city and hwy driving w/5 speed
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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umm i filled up yesterday at 280 and put 15.8 gallons in

i did by one of those tornado air things and at first it didnt seem to be working cuz i was getting worse gas milage but now im close to passing 300 WOOHOO! :hail:
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