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I read this thread with interest. I am on my first tank of gas, included in the purchase. I would like to know which indicator or method I should use to assure myself the tank is almost empty? Please don't suggest that is not a good idea. The "low fuel indicator" showed up when the fuel gauge was showing 2 bars, and the "range" in the information display shows 25 miles. Which indicator is trust worthy? I prefer to minimize my trips to the gas stations.[/IMG]
What I do is go by the estimated MPG, it's one of the options on the display and shows miles travelled. Then I multiply by 10 since the Fit has a 10.6 Gallon tank. That leaves me with enough buffer room. So if it's saying I'm getting 45 MPG then I should get about 450 miles out of it before needing gas. I'm sill leery of getting that close so I've only ever gone 422 miles, and still only filled 9.434 gallons
I saw a thread another member broke the 500 mile barrier so kudos to them!
No bar showing in the gas gauge. Range reads 0 miles. I reset the Trip A to zero. I am assuming I got at least one gallon of gas left, good for 30-40 miles depending on city or highway driving. Edit: I drove about 6 miles after the range read 0. I was able to top the tank with 11.163 gallons.
Last edited by wasserball; Dec 10, 2016 at 12:58 PM.
No bar showing in the gas gauge. Range reads 0 miles. I reset the Trip A to zero. I am assuming I got at least one gallon of gas left, good for 30-40 miles depending on city or highway driving. Edit: I drove about 6 miles after the range read 0. I was able to top the tank with 11.163 gallons.
So the 10.6 gallon tank can hold 11.163 gallons?
From your experience, does the gas station pump you used offer a reliable reading? I've heard of situations where the amount of fuel pumped into the car and the amount of fuel registering on the pump readout don't agree.
There must be a reason why Honda calibrated the Fit fuel gauge with such a safety margin. Fuel in Japan is expensive enough. Prompting motorists to visit the pumps more than necessary would be a QC/functionality red flag.
From your experience, does the gas station pump you used offer a reliable reading? I've heard of situations where the amount of fuel pumped into the car and the amount of fuel registering on the pump readout don't agree.
There must be a reason why Honda calibrated the Fit fuel gauge with such a safety margin. Fuel in Japan is expensive enough. Prompting motorists to visit the pumps more than necessary would be a QC/functionality red flag.
I have never had any issues with this gas station. I kept topping the tank off until the gas started to splash out. I will continue topping the tank until I am satisfied with the maximum amount of gas I can put into the tank.
Last edited by wasserball; Dec 11, 2016 at 03:57 PM.
I kept topping the tank off until the gas started to splash out.
That might explain the extra half gallon, sounds like you might've overfilled it, as carmakers seem to recommend to stop filling when the pump clicks off and not "top up" past that point ....with the tank where it is and with the fill spot where it is, you probably filled up the long filler tube to the tank as well, and they likely don't account for that when stating tank volume. Not to mention, splashing gas out isn't cool, really...
That might explain the extra half gallon, sounds like you might've overfilled it, as carmakers seem to recommend to stop filling when the pump clicks off and not "top up" past that point ....with the tank where it is and with the fill spot where it is, you probably filled up the long filler tube to the tank as well, and they likely don't account for that when stating tank volume. Not to mention, splashing gas out isn't cool, really...
I don't think you need to educate me. If I wanted to know how much the tank and the neck I would need to fill to the brim. Sometimes Shit happens. But do what ever you want to do. If the neck holds 1/2 gallon, that's 1 less stop in 20 pit stops for me. I certainly did not flood the ground with gasoline with 1/2 gallon of gasoline. OK, maybe one ounce.
Last edited by wasserball; Dec 11, 2016 at 05:43 PM.
I don't think you need to educate me. If I wanted to know how much the tank and the neck I would need to fill to the brim. Sometimes Shit happens. But do what ever you want to do. If the neck holds 1/2 gallon, that's 1 less stop in 20 pit stops for me. I certainly did not flood the ground with gasoline with 1/2 gallon of gasoline. OK, maybe one ounce.
Relax....sorry you took it the wrong way....no big t'ing
I fill till the pump clicks off. Since I'm getting more than 400 miles to the tank, it's not worth it for me to "overfill". Considering it's only pumping 8-9 gallons, it really doesn't take long to fill the Fit. I can't even clean the front windshield and rear window before it clicks off. My SUV on the other hand, I can probably do full detail...
I don't think you need to educate me. If I wanted to know how much the tank and the neck I would need to fill to the brim. Sometimes Shit happens. But do what ever you want to do. If the neck holds 1/2 gallon, that's 1 less stop in 20 pit stops for me. I certainly did not flood the ground with gasoline with 1/2 gallon of gasoline. OK, maybe one ounce.
In some states it is illegal to "top off", especially to the point of overflow. It is wasteful, dangerous, and may harm the paint. It may be environmentally unfriendly. Although not as much as your herd of cattle, Tex.
In some states it is illegal to "top off", especially to the point of overflow. It is wasteful, dangerous, and may harm the paint. It may be environmentally unfriendly. Although not as much as your herd of cattle, Tex.
You are so right! Don't ever go over the speed limit. Would you agree that driving is bad for the environment? If not, let me tell you the process to build your car is worst for the environment than eating beef! Stop driving and stop eating beef! Take more lessons from Al Gore.
Last edited by wasserball; Dec 12, 2016 at 11:26 AM.
You are so right! Don't ever go over the speed limit. Would you agree that driving is bad for the environment? If not, let me tell you the process to build your car is worst for the environment than eating beef! Stop driving and stop eating beef! Take more lessons from Al Gore.
Al Gore, the Irrelevant? Al Gore, former US Senator from Tennessee, former VPOTUS? No, thanks, already voted against him at least 3 times. Would have been 4, but I didn't live in his district when he ran for the House.
Yes, I have on occasion expeed the seed limit and I like beef. Speed only when safe in light or no traffic. Try not to spill gas on the ground/down the side of the car. Unlike Al. I don't believe that the automobile is a greater threat to the planet than the atomic bomb.
Now looking for fire extinguisher to snuff this potential flame war.
In some states it is illegal to "top off", especially to the point of overflow. It is wasteful, dangerous, and may harm the paint. It may be environmentally unfriendly. Although not as much as your herd of cattle, Tex.
How do they even enforce that? I mean do they have cops just waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting "topoffer".
