The insight is only rated for 41-43 MPG. Although we see a lot of the 76.2 mpg, 56.8mpg, 61.7mpg, etc, etc, etc. We all now in the end that the mpg fluctuates over a tank of gas. So with that in mind. What is the most miles you have gotten on a full tank of gas. Very curious.
560.2 so far, and I would have gone 590, or even 600 if I had not chickened out for the 0 miles remaining indicator on the MID (still had ~0.9gal in the tank..). Next summer, I will attack the 600 miles challenge !
560.2 so far, and I would have gone 590, or even 600 if I had not chickened out for the 0 miles remaining indicator on the MID (still had ~0.9gal in the tank..). Next summer, I will attack the 600 miles challenge !
That's on the TODO/Goal list for next year as well. 600 miles on one tank. That would have about 14 days of commuting so it will be a challenge, a few bad traffic tie ups...
My best for 2009 was in August for 565.3 miles @ 9.573 Gallons.
You can go beyond range zero (when the low fuel light comes on). I did it few times just to see if you could. I only did a few miles after it hit zero because I didn't want to be an idiot and try to explain to someone "Yeah I ran out of gas because I ignored the low fuel warning light and the range indicator because I wanted try for 600 miles on one tank."
Next year when it gets hot, I'll stick a Jerry can with a gallon of gas in the back when I get close to empty. The tank is ~ 10.5 gallons, so 600 miles is feasible. I beleive I can meet 600 miles at over sustained 60 MPG next year at reasonable driving speeds on the highway.
The insight is only rated for 41-43 MPG. Although we see a lot of the 76.2 mpg, 56.8mpg, 61.7mpg, etc, etc, etc. We all now in the end that the mpg fluctuates over a tank of gas. So with that in mind. What is the most miles you have gotten on a full tank of gas. Very curious.
The insight is only rated for 41-43 MPG.
IMO, EPA has underrated the MPG of the Insight.
Car and Driver 10 Best Issue came out and Insight was the worst accelerator at 0-60 for 2010 (Something like 10.6 seconds). But it has the best observed MPG at 46 of any 2010 model. Even better than the Prius with its higher EPA estimates.
You can go beyond range zero (when the low fuel light comes on). I did it few times just to see if you could. I only did a few miles after it hit zero because I didn't want to be an idiot and try to explain to someone "Yeah I ran out of gas because I ignored the low fuel warning light and the range indicator because I wanted try for 600 miles on one tank."
J, I'm laughing right now because that's exactly what I was thinking this week. I was at 10mpg remaiing at office and new I had 22 miles to go to get to my usual pump (yeah, I know, stupid to put faith in that instead of fuelling anywhere else...). I took the chance and had the same thought that I would need to explain to my wife she needs to bring me a jug of gas because I'm too stupid to fuel up...
Ended up going ~12 miles after 0 mark and putting only 9,67 gal. So I had 0.8gal remaining, enough for ~40 miles more. I just don't know if the car can really pump up the whole 10.5, or if there is a minimum required for the pump to access it.
This could be a nice and stupid challenge in the list : How long after the 0mark did you go ! The winner it the dumbest (and I might be... )
I am reading that most modern fuel pumps reside in the fuel tank and rely on the gas as a means of cooling. So perhaps by running your tank until empty you may be decreasing the lifespan of your fuel pump.
...but I'm from the other side of the forum.
The real reason I'm posting is because I was afraid that my tank range goals might lead me into trouble so went out looking for a really small fuel can that I could constantly leave in the car. 1 gal seems to be the smallest conventional gas can... but I'm not conventional. I did find exactly what I was looking for at a large sporting goods store. It is a 32oz fuel bottle for camping cooking stoves. It is designed for gas, deisel, and white fuels. It seals completey tight and no gas can be smelled from it with it in the hatch. Best yet is the peace of mind it gives as I push that fuel light further and further. I have twice now put 10.8 gals into a 10.6 gal tank!
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You guys are so lucky. I think the most I got from a fill up of 9.5 gallons was like 390 miles.
My MID normally says 44-47 MPG between tanks. I put 1-1/2 ounces of that Amsoil 2-cycle oil in my gas tank like that Magic Mechanic in Orlando said and so far the MID is saying 41 MPG. So in reality, now I may be getting only 37 MPG. I didn't hear the entire show and don't know if that only works for low compression engines, old cars or cars that use 93 octane. Since our engines have a 13:1 compression the way many high performance racing engines do and the mix of 87 octane, maybe that has something to do with it. I'll have to see if my mileage goes up when I change my 0w20 oil and see if that helps. It would be nice if everybody stated their current mileage along with their tank of gas.
So far I have over 1300 miles on my odometer. My tires are at about 37 lbs each. I drive about 85% stop and go in city traffic.
I think I will try 89 octane during my next tank. I doubt that will make any difference, but I want to give it a shot. I've seen some posts saying that they see no difference between 87 or 93 octane.
...but I'm from the other side of the forum.
The real reason I'm posting is because I was afraid that my tank range goals might lead me into trouble so went out looking for a really small fuel can that I could constantly leave in the car. 1 gal seems to be the smallest conventional gas can... but I'm not conventional. I did find exactly what I was looking for at a large sporting goods store. It is a 32oz fuel bottle for camping cooking stoves. It is designed for gas, deisel, and white fuels. It seals completey tight and no gas can be smelled from it with it in the hatch. Best yet is the peace of mind it gives as I push that fuel light further and further. I have twice now put 10.8 gals into a 10.6 gal tank!
I think that's an excellent idea to keep in the car at all times. I got stuck out in the woods one time in my last car. Luckily I had OnStar and they were able to locate me exactly and send somebody with free gas. Since I was out in the sticks, it took almost 2 extra ours of my time. I would have made it to the gas station 3 miles away on 32 ounces of fuel.
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Best total Miles on a tank of gas.
600 miles on one tank. That would have about 14 days of commuting so it will be a challenge, a few bad traffic tie ups...
). I took the chance and had the same thought that I would need to explain to my wife she needs to bring me a jug of gas because I'm too stupid to fuel up... 
