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dsq · 05-22-2008, 04:09 PM

GAS weighs 8lbs a gallon.
Weight reduces gas mileage.
So i would think it is best to drive with as little gas in the tank as possible.
LEts say you have a 12 gallon tank and fill up to full tank.That fuel weighs 96lbs...If you fill up with only 4 gallons youve just reduced your weight by 64lbs.
Thoughts?

05-22-2008, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsq EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Filling Up Full Tank Adds Unnecessary Weight Thus Reduces Mpg. GAS weighs 8lbs a gallon. Weight reduces gas mileage. So i would think it is best to drive with as little gas in the tank as possible. LEts say you have a 12 gallon tank and fill up to full tank.That fuel weighs 96lbs...If you fill up with only 4 gallons youve just reduced your weight by 64lbs. Thoughts?