Ya, I think most of us American drivers (like myself) could probably do better losing that 30 pounds on our bodies to lighten the car up.

 

It's actually better to keep your tank full, than to run it empty-to-full ALL the time. Other than the advantage of a minor weight reduction/minor improvement in mileage, you will increase the chance of water in your fuel. Water vapor in the air, especially in humid climates, will have a tendency to condense out in the tank. As you constantly pull fresh air into the tank as you burn fuel, you will also bring in more moisture/potential condensate.

Drive On!

jT

 

I usually fill halfway or 3/4th's every time. been doing this for over a year. i cringe everytime i do it, as we all recall that the more air space in the tank leaves more room for gas evaporation (i.e.: waste). but if your numbers do support a better MPG due to less wieght, i will not argue.

 

That's why fuel treatment was invented. I bought a bunch of cheap ones for about $1.50 each bottle. I'm at half tank right now and I put 7 gallons worth of treatment. Car feels lighter and engine feels a little smoother. I'm going to try other concentrated fuel treatments in the future within 1,000 mile intervals. Whohoo... $1.50 per 1,000 mile, $.0015 per mile. Also, I'm treating with 5 gallon intervals, so I can spread one whole bottle 2 times. So it's $.00075 per mile now.

SOMEBODY STOP ME! I'M TROWING AWAY TOO MUCH MONEY!