Fuel Range ????
06-15-2008, 07:30 PM
#2
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Join Date: 09-14-2007
Location: SoCAL & Louisville, KY
Posts: 3,365
Hi BeanWagon!
I have a pic in my gallery of 465.
I drove to Monterey for a conference and didn't stop to refuel until I hit Ventura (took Highway 1 to 101 to 405). So, when I did stop to fill, that is what it showed--in other words, it is an anomaly since I was driving a long distance at about 70-75.
When I first got the car, it was in the 298-300 range and was not pleased. 9 months later I seem to show in the 350-395 range at fill up--but I rarely go under half a tank between fills.
It fluctuates alot depending on my driving--stop and go or long hauls to g2g's at 4.30 am on a Sunday!
Hope that helps!
@ngelita
I have a pic in my gallery of 465.
I drove to Monterey for a conference and didn't stop to refuel until I hit Ventura (took Highway 1 to 101 to 405). So, when I did stop to fill, that is what it showed--in other words, it is an anomaly since I was driving a long distance at about 70-75.
When I first got the car, it was in the 298-300 range and was not pleased. 9 months later I seem to show in the 350-395 range at fill up--but I rarely go under half a tank between fills.
It fluctuates alot depending on my driving--stop and go or long hauls to g2g's at 4.30 am on a Sunday!
Hope that helps!
@ngelita
Last edited by afs9; 06-15-2008 at 08:02 PM. Reason: spllng :D
06-15-2008, 07:59 PM
#3
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Join Date: 11-27-2007
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,115
Mine used to always show about 390 to 410 at fill up, which is almost always after 35 mixed + 35 miles of fwy. Since I got the Hahn/BSR/PPC tune, it shows 420 to 440. Anyone know how far it "back calculates" the mileage when it gives your range?
06-16-2008, 06:24 AM
#4
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Join Date: 03-07-2006
Location: Elmira, NY
Posts: 389
On the way to work this morning I happend to check mine after filling up and it was the highest that I have ever seen 504, couldn't believe it so I ran it through the cycle again and it was still there! 
06-16-2008, 07:16 AM
#5
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Join Date: 04-11-2006
Location: Eufaula, Oklahoma
Posts: 166
MPG/Range
Our last trip from Houston to Eufaula, Okla. Filled up with 87 Octane. Computer read 430 miles. Was able to go 417 miles before filling up.
When filling up with 98 Octane computer shows 480/520 Fuel Range.
The fuel you are using may have a high mix of additives. (Corn or Flex Fuel). or something to slow down and stabilize evaporation. That will result in a lower MPG rating.
The first time I used 98 Octane, I filled up with a 1/2 tank of 87 Octane and the range jumped from 420 up to 460 with out driving, just started the enging and recalcuated the (DIC).
Hope this helps.
06-16-2008, 07:21 AM
#6
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Join Date: 07-17-2006
Location: Dallas, GA
Posts: 6,052
Your Fuel Range will change and is calcuated from the level of Octane of the fuel added during fill up. Ie: the higher the octane, the higher range from the onboard computer.
Our last trip from Houston to Eufaula, Okla. Filled up with 87 Octane. Computer read 430 miles. Was able to go 417 miles before filling up.
When filling up with 98 Octane computer shows 480/520 Fuel Range.
The fuel you are using may have a high mix of additives. (Corn or Flex Fuel). or something to slow down and stabilize evaporation. That will result in a lower MPG rating.
The first time I used 98 Octane, I filled up with a 1/2 tank of 87 Octane and the range jumped from 420 up to 460 with out driving, just started the enging and recalcuated the (DIC).
Hope this helps.
Our last trip from Houston to Eufaula, Okla. Filled up with 87 Octane. Computer read 430 miles. Was able to go 417 miles before filling up.
When filling up with 98 Octane computer shows 480/520 Fuel Range.
The fuel you are using may have a high mix of additives. (Corn or Flex Fuel). or something to slow down and stabilize evaporation. That will result in a lower MPG rating.
The first time I used 98 Octane, I filled up with a 1/2 tank of 87 Octane and the range jumped from 420 up to 460 with out driving, just started the enging and recalcuated the (DIC).
Hope this helps.
Highest mine has displayed was 545 that I saw, filled up today after a road trip to GA and it read 518 today.
All 87 with a E10 mix.
06-16-2008, 12:47 PM
#10
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Join Date: 07-26-2006
Location: Soon to be Longview, Texas
Posts: 903
BTW, my top number was 603 last month.