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swat49833 · 10-17-2010, 09:39 AM

This test is driving the posted limits, and no hyper-miling. Premium fuel. Tires at 35 psi nitro only. Tires will goto 42-45 psi combo air/nitro on next tank. This tank is a comparo for using premium fuel. Below is a list of data after 2 days worth to work and home only:

*3041 tot miles
*152.8 miles on this tank
*403 miles to go (range)
*48.4 MPG so far
*80% oil life left
*Fuel level is one bar above 3/4 of tank
*93 octane premium fuel
*35 psi nitro in tires
*60% hwy/40% cty

Will be camping for the next 4 days so will be awhile b/4 future updates. GONE FISHING!!! Don't think I will have internet access...

gomarlins3 · 10-17-2010, 02:34 PM

Why do you need to use premium fuel? Seems like a waste of money to me.

bizzybear · 10-17-2010, 03:04 PM

he's doing a test with the premium fuel to see, with his own data, if the fuel makes a difference...

gone fishin eh?? have fun

gomarlins3 · 10-17-2010, 05:35 PM

O.K. I predict it doesn't.

swat49833 · 10-22-2010, 11:58 AM

I think you are correct gomar. However wanted to test on my own to see.
Bizzybear; Didn't do too well at fishing, cold front moved in while camping. So told wife to get another trip together and were going again this weekend.
So far I'm 2 bars above 1/2 tank, 263.1 miles, 48 MPG. Just a short update will put up all numbers after this tank. It looks like hyper-miling is what got me to the big 50 numbers.

bizzybear · 10-22-2010, 12:02 PM

cold front allows for more cuddling in the tent

swat49833 · 10-24-2010, 12:00 AM

This test is driving the posted limits, and no hyper-miling. Premium fuel. Tires at 35 psi nitro only. Tires will goto 42-45 psi combo air/nitro on next tank. This tank is a comparo for using premium fuel. Below is a list of data after now 5 days worth to work and home only:

*3281 tot miles
*46.9 MPG
*392.3 miles on this tank
*103 miles to go (range)
*1/4 tank of fuel left
*80% oil life

Although the range says 103 miles to go, I am pretty sure I will get over 500 miles on this tank. With 5 bars left on the fuel guage I should be able to make it another full trip plus a half one. Which will be another 120 miles. And once again I also think the manual calculation will be better than what the computer is reading as far as the MPG's.
I put these numbers out now b/c I will be gone for another 4 days fishing again (can't get enough). Will update again Thurs. or mabey Fri. if all goes good.

bizzybear · 10-24-2010, 12:53 AM

fishing eh?? you're going fishing with the wifey a lot lately... do i wanna know what goes on during these "fishing" trips?

have fun

swat49833 · 10-24-2010, 10:00 AM

Probably not. However I could send you the video. lol. Now that the kids are gone we get to do whatever WE want. And if we didn't have these damb dogs we would fly all over the world. Well, gotta go get the camper and load it. If we have better luck I'll try to get some pics. I know this is a car forum, no worries I'm sure I'll get a car in it somehow lol. Later

bizzybear · 10-24-2010, 12:33 PM

nice... you can just post it up in the "Off Topic" forum...

10-17-2010, 09:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
swat49833 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 122	MPG Test Drive This test is driving the posted limits, and no hyper-miling. Premium fuel. Tires at 35 psi nitro only. Tires will goto 42-45 psi combo air/nitro on next tank. This tank is a comparo for using premium fuel. Below is a list of data after 2 days worth to work and home only: 3041 tot miles 152.8 miles on this tank 403 miles to go (range) 48.4 MPG so far 80% oil life left Fuel level is one bar above 3/4 of tank 93 octane premium fuel 35 psi nitro in tires *60% hwy/40% cty Will be camping for the next 4 days so will be awhile b/4 future updates. GONE FISHING!!! Don't think I will have internet access...

10-17-2010, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	Why do you need to use premium fuel? Seems like a waste of money to me. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

10-17-2010, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,322	he's doing a test with the premium fuel to see, with his own data, if the fuel makes a difference... gone fishin eh?? have fun __________________ Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want ♫EDM♫ Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

10-17-2010, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,050	O.K. I predict it doesn't. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me.

10-22-2010, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,322	cold front allows for more cuddling in the tent __________________ Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want ♫EDM♫ Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

10-22-2010, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
swat49833 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 122	I think you are correct gomar. However wanted to test on my own to see. Bizzybear; Didn't do too well at fishing, cold front moved in while camping. So told wife to get another trip together and were going again this weekend. So far I'm 2 bars above 1/2 tank, 263.1 miles, 48 MPG. Just a short update will put up all numbers after this tank. It looks like hyper-miling is what got me to the big 50 numbers.

10-24-2010, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
swat49833 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 122	This test is driving the posted limits, and no hyper-miling. Premium fuel. Tires at 35 psi nitro only. Tires will goto 42-45 psi combo air/nitro on next tank. This tank is a comparo for using premium fuel. Below is a list of data after now 5 days worth to work and home only: 3281 tot miles 46.9 MPG 392.3 miles on this tank 103 miles to go (range) 1/4 tank of fuel left 80% oil life Although the range says 103 miles to go, I am pretty sure I will get over 500 miles on this tank. With 5 bars left on the fuel guage I should be able to make it another full trip plus a half one. Which will be another 120 miles. And once again I also think the manual calculation will be better than what the computer is reading as far as the MPG's. I put these numbers out now b/c I will be gone for another 4 days fishing again (can't get enough). Will update again Thurs. or mabey Fri. if all goes good.

10-24-2010, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,322	fishing eh?? you're going fishing with the wifey a lot lately... do i wanna know what goes on during these "fishing" trips? have fun __________________ Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want ♫EDM♫ Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

10-24-2010, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
swat49833 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 122	Probably not. However I could send you the video. lol. Now that the kids are gone we get to do whatever WE want. And if we didn't have these damb dogs we would fly all over the world. Well, gotta go get the camper and load it. If we have better luck I'll try to get some pics. I know this is a car forum, no worries I'm sure I'll get a car in it somehow lol. Later

10-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,322	nice... you can just post it up in the "Off Topic" forum... __________________ Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want ♫EDM♫ Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

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