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Old 12-27-2012, 10:25 AM   #400 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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Originally Posted by givemeslack View Post
There's a reason why cars are stripped down for track racing.
There's also a reason that racers don't pit unless they absolutely have to. Personally, I'd rather carry more fuel and stop less. There's only one gas station in my area that gives a smooth in & out, and I have to take it up to 60 or so on the exit- not that nice on the mileage. Every other gas station around here involves a lot of screwing around in traffic to get in and out of.

Reducing your stops to get gas will probably be better for your FE than reducing the weight of the gas you're lugging around. Either way, you're completely right to take it down to empty before you gas up- but the accurate data you get by filling all the way up helps you take it down that far with more confidence.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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