Posted by Bill on July 4, 2006, 5:38 pm
>>
>>>
>>>> When I filled the tank today, I had 526 miles since the last fillup,
>>>> according to the consumption screen. It also read 46.9 miles per
>>>> gallon. That computes to 11.2 gallons consumed. The fill-up took
>>>> 11.625 gallons.
>>>>
>>>> I believe that the tank holds 11.9 gallons.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Stop Mad Cowboy Disease: Impeach the son of a Bush.
>>>
>>> Fill your tank fast and don't diddle-daddle topping it off. Don't even
>>> bother rounding up to the nearest nickel. Do this a few times and see if
>>> the actual fuel consumed matches your graphic amount more closely.
>>> mark_
>> In order to get an accurate series of manual computations you must fill
>> it to the last drop each time, otherwise the calculation will be affected
>> by how far the nozzle was inserted, how sensitive the pump shut-off is
>> and how relaxed the bladder is. That series will yield the delta value
>> between actual and computed mileage. Once you have the delta value it is
>> pointless to continue gathering data manually.
>>
>>
> OK, if you want to waste time, money and keep the filler cap off longer
> than necessary, go for it. Fast filling until it clicks off expands the
> bladder. Slow fills and rocking the car doesn't do anything other than
> make one look stupid and cheap.
From the NG posts it is clear that some people are curious as to the
accuracy of their mileage number. Slow fills and rocking the car are a
figment of your imagination. I simply provided a way for these people to
determine the variance, nothing more.
Posted by =?iso-8859-1?Q?mark=5Fdigital= on July 5, 2006, 10:30 pm
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> When I filled the tank today, I had 526 miles since the last fillup,
>>>>> according to the consumption screen. It also read 46.9 miles per
>>>>> gallon. That computes to 11.2 gallons consumed. The fill-up took
>>>>> 11.625 gallons.
>>>>>
>>>>> I believe that the tank holds 11.9 gallons.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Stop Mad Cowboy Disease: Impeach the son of a Bush.
>>>>
>>>> Fill your tank fast and don't diddle-daddle topping it off. Don't even
>>>> bother rounding up to the nearest nickel. Do this a few times and see
>>>> if the actual fuel consumed matches your graphic amount more closely.
>>>> mark_
>>> In order to get an accurate series of manual computations you must fill
>>> it to the last drop each time, otherwise the calculation will be
>>> affected by how far the nozzle was inserted, how sensitive the pump
>>> shut-off is and how relaxed the bladder is. That series will yield the
>>> delta value between actual and computed mileage. Once you have the
>>> delta value it is pointless to continue gathering data manually.
>>>
>>>
>> OK, if you want to waste time, money and keep the filler cap off longer
>> than necessary, go for it. Fast filling until it clicks off expands the
>> bladder. Slow fills and rocking the car doesn't do anything other than
>> make one look stupid and cheap.
> From the NG posts it is clear that some people are curious as to the
> accuracy of their mileage number. Slow fills and rocking the car are a
> figment of your imagination. I simply provided a way for these people to
> determine the variance, nothing more.
It's clear?? Some guy who calls himself Michelle, who does a piss poor job
at imitating a woman, posts a no-so-clear-as to-why comment about a lousy
fill up and discrepancy, puts up a strawman, and you call that "some
people"?
I don't think so Bill.
Posted by Mike Rosenberg on July 5, 2006, 10:48 pm
> It's clear?? Some guy who calls himself Michelle, who does a piss poor job
> at imitating a woman, posts a no-so-clear-as to-why comment about a lousy
> fill up and discrepancy, puts up a strawman, and you call that "some
> people"?
First, you're incorrect in believing that only Michelle has ever posted
on this topic.
Second, you're _way_ out of line with the rest of your post.
--
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Posted by Michael Pardee on July 5, 2006, 11:20 pm
Michelle and I have had deep political disagreements on just about every
subject known to man, but I have never had any hint from what she has
written that she is anything but a fine, sincere and intelligent person.
Please, no personal attacks against people who haven't earned them. As for
attacking jerks (which may include me from time to time!) - you have my
blessing ;-)
Mike
Posted by Michelle Steiner on July 6, 2006, 4:07 am
> Michelle and I have had deep political disagreements on just about
> every subject known to man, but I have never had any hint from what
> she has written that she is anything but a fine, sincere and
> intelligent person.
Thanks, Michael.
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>>>
>>>> When I filled the tank today, I had 526 miles since the last fillup,
>>>> according to the consumption screen. It also read 46.9 miles per
>>>> gallon. That computes to 11.2 gallons consumed. The fill-up took
>>>> 11.625 gallons.
>>>>
>>>> I believe that the tank holds 11.9 gallons.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Stop Mad Cowboy Disease: Impeach the son of a Bush.
>>>
>>> Fill your tank fast and don't diddle-daddle topping it off. Don't even
>>> bother rounding up to the nearest nickel. Do this a few times and see if
>>> the actual fuel consumed matches your graphic amount more closely.
>>> mark_
>> In order to get an accurate series of manual computations you must fill
>> it to the last drop each time, otherwise the calculation will be affected
>> by how far the nozzle was inserted, how sensitive the pump shut-off is
>> and how relaxed the bladder is. That series will yield the delta value
>> between actual and computed mileage. Once you have the delta value it is
>> pointless to continue gathering data manually.
>>
>>
> OK, if you want to waste time, money and keep the filler cap off longer
> than necessary, go for it. Fast filling until it clicks off expands the
> bladder. Slow fills and rocking the car doesn't do anything other than
> make one look stupid and cheap.