Fuel capacity/tankful miles

ZeeBabar · 11-19-2013, 02:56 PM

I am sure its been discussed a zillion times but I am not able to use the search function so I will ask anyway. The fuel indicator is still above half tank and I have driven about 240 miles at 24.6 mpg!

How many gallons does our tank hold? At half tank on the indicator, how many gallons are actually left?

What is the most anyone has driven before filling up?

osbornsm · 11-19-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I am sure its been discussed a zillion times but I am not able to use the search function so I will ask anyway. The fuel indicator is still above half tank and I have driven about 240 miles at 24.6 mpg!

How many gallons does our tank hold? At half tank on the indicator, how many gallons are actually left?

What is the most anyone has driven before filling up?

The gas gauge, and fuel in general, are quite the topic on this forum. Get ready for a lot of annoying replies...

Just filled up for 18.3 gallons yesterday, but don't expect to get more than 350 a tank.

theDreamer · 11-19-2013, 03:03 PM

The "official" tank size is 19 gallons.
The dot gauge is known to be a bit faulty now & again, meaning it will sit in the upper area and then all of a sudden drop quickly. In terms of an actual range it depends on how you drive, if you are getting 24MPG then you can probably go 400+ miles before getting near the bottom of the tank.

ZeeBabar · 11-19-2013, 03:04 PM

I found a thread that had some guys trying to get 500 miles off a full tank (lots got about 430+) and most claiming the tank holds 19+ gallons. One does admit that its a boring way to drive and another claims that you could hit close to 500 miles per tankful if you drove under 2300 rpm the whote time and on level roads.

TexasChuck · 11-19-2013, 04:31 PM

I recently finished a 3000 mile road trip. I was at 440 & 450 miles, with 2 gal left in the tank. 26 mpg, 27 once. So if you want to be sittin on the side of the road sayin " I GOT 500 MILES !"
Go for it.

Montez · 11-19-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

The gas gauge, and fuel in general, are quite the topic on this forum. Get ready for a lot of annoying replies...

Just filled up for 18.3 gallons yesterday

Man you pushing it to the limit...

osbornsm · 11-21-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

Man you pushing it to the limit...

You have no idea

ElVee · 11-21-2013, 02:04 PM

In a couple weeks we're going to see OP posting his first, "car died during right hand turn with 5 dots left," thread.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 02:11 PM

title sounds like a thanksgiving thread.

i am tankful for many miles.

FrostyNaples · 11-21-2013, 02:30 PM

The consensus is this will vary between cars, sometimes significantly. I don't think there is a happy medium here.

I filled up the other day, 15~ gallons, had 350 miles already clocked in (I reset at the pump every fill-up), had three dots left, range light warning had not yet come on (which usually occurs somewhere driving with only three dots remaining)

Basically, just learn the car you drive is the easiest answer to this one.

LMBmikeZ · 11-21-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

title sounds like a thanksgiving thread.

i am tankful for many miles.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

sorry op...

NickTurnon · 11-21-2013, 03:17 PM

What's your average MPG for your 370z?

I have gotten 475+ multiple times when I drive to Orange County from Scottsdale - 26-30mpg highway

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

What's your average MPG for your 370z?

I have gotten 475+ multiple times when I drive to Orange County from Scottsdale - 26-30mpg highway

oh yah? DE's done MUCH better cause he was driving his Z on a tow truck.

11-19-2013, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Fuel capacity/tankful miles I am sure its been discussed a zillion times but I am not able to use the search function so I will ask anyway. The fuel indicator is still above half tank and I have driven about 240 miles at 24.6 mpg! How many gallons does our tank hold? At half tank on the indicator, how many gallons are actually left? What is the most anyone has driven before filling up?

11-19-2013, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The "official" tank size is 19 gallons. The dot gauge is known to be a bit faulty now & again, meaning it will sit in the upper area and then all of a sudden drop quickly. In terms of an actual range it depends on how you drive, if you are getting 24MPG then you can probably go 400+ miles before getting near the bottom of the tank. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-19-2013, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Miles I recently finished a 3000 mile road trip. I was at 440 & 450 miles, with 2 gal left in the tank. 26 mpg, 27 once. So if you want to be sittin on the side of the road sayin " I GOT 500 MILES !" Go for it. Last edited by TexasChuck; 11-19-2013 at 04:33 PM.

11-21-2013, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	title sounds like a thanksgiving thread. i am tankful for many miles. LMBmikeZ, osbornsm, NickTurnon and 1 others like this.

11-21-2013, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
FrostyNaples Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: FL Posts: 99 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 12	The consensus is this will vary between cars, sometimes significantly. I don't think there is a happy medium here. I filled up the other day, 15~ gallons, had 350 miles already clocked in (I reset at the pump every fill-up), had three dots left, range light warning had not yet come on (which usually occurs somewhere driving with only three dots remaining) Basically, just learn the car you drive is the easiest answer to this one. __________________ 2013 Pearl White (Base) 7A - DD

11-19-2013, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I found a thread that had some guys trying to get 500 miles off a full tank (lots got about 430+) and most claiming the tank holds 19+ gallons. One does admit that its a boring way to drive and another claims that you could hit close to 500 miles per tankful if you drove under 2300 rpm the whote time and on level roads.

11-21-2013, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	In a couple weeks we're going to see OP posting his first, "car died during right hand turn with 5 dots left," thread.

11-21-2013, 03:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	What's your average MPG for your 370z? I have gotten 475+ multiple times when I drive to Orange County from Scottsdale - 26-30mpg highway __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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