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Re: [ST] gas gauge accuracy



On Mon, 16 Apr 2007, Gavin Lawrie wrote:

> On 16 Apr 2007, at 16:16, Bil Swartz wrote:
>
>> I get 200-230 miles on a tank before the fuel light comes on
>
> Blimey!  This because you drive conservatively or you've done
> something magical to improve fuel consumption.  I've had two 03s now,
> and apart from times where I never went faster than about 55mph, not
> yet seen over 200 miles before light goes on...  Or perhaps it's my
> riding that's to blame :)

Oh I wouldn't say I'm "conservative" but I am "reasonable".  But even on 
the last couple of West Virginia romps a little over a week ago while 
chasing a pretty fast bunch I still got about 48-50.  Unusual?

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