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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tackle
OK I guess from now on I will fill up every 30-50 miles as to ensure I can squeeze that extra little bit out.
If the fuel gauge never moves below the 'F', you are getting 10,000+mpg! problem solved!
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by w0lvez
You get more Miles Per Gallon if the tank is full. To prevent the fuel tank from bursting it vents fuel vapor out to reduce pressure. Have you notice how far can you go without the needle moving? Before I taught that it was only due to lag but after filling it up I was very surprise how less fuel was consumed. At first I taught the fuel tank vent was not working properly.
You're missing 2-3 connections in your argument. The above is the equivalent of talking to a non-English speaker louder and more slowly and assuming that will magically make them understand you.

Originally Posted by howie2092
If the fuel gauge never moves below the 'F', you are getting 10,000+mpg! problem solved!
LOL

As needle approaches F, fuel efficiency becomes infinite? Let's call it the Theory of F150 MPG Relativity.
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