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Old 05-17-2013, 05:12 PM   #21 (permalink)
UltArc
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Originally Posted by Shortie771 View Post
Not to thread jack or anything, but this is how I have been logging my mileage forever. I am just curious about how much gas to put in. I only fill my tank until the pump stops itself and then I close it up, or is it more accurate to top it completely off? I have been thinking about this because I am not sure that all station's pumps stop at the same point.
I go by the auto off. A lot of people use the same pump at the same station. I know by using different pumps/stations, one tank (or all) may be a little off- but when we track thousands of miles, the average is the same if your tank is off a little here or there. The next tank will correct, or the one after that.

Everyone has their own specific way, but my suggestion is just to stay consistant. Pick a way, and keep doing that. Since we do not have labs and an exact science, it's really the best we can do. Make a plan/system and stick with it.

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