Hmmmmm Gas Mileage?
10-31-15, 09:11 AM
#46
I've broken this rule too many times, but anybody who ives in CA or any other potential earthquake zone should really never go below 1/4 of a tank. I only mention this because it's amazing how many people have never thought about it.
10-31-15, 09:46 AM
#47
Lexus Test Driver
The reason this is important (having ample gasoline to travel significant mileage or to run the engine for an extended number of hours) is not just for potential earthquake zone areas of the country, but also for any number of other reasons (e.g. widespread power outage, snow storm/blizzard, floods, meteorite impact, nuclear & radiation accident, acts of war, etc., etc.). There is nothing really negative about having too much gasoline in the tank, but having too little gasoline at the wrong time could be a huge problem.
10-31-15, 06:58 PM
#48
Instructor
The reason this is important (having ample gasoline to travel significant mileage or to run the engine for an extended number of hours) is not just for potential earthquake zone areas of the country, but also for any number of other reasons (e.g. widespread power outage, snow storm/blizzard, floods, meteorite impact, nuclear & radiation accident, acts of war, etc., etc.). There is nothing really negative about having too much gasoline in the tank, but having too little gasoline at the wrong time could be a huge problem.
PS... you forgot Zombie Apocalypse!
11-01-15, 06:33 PM
#49
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Another example: I used to drive 50+ miles each way to work, through some rural mountainous areas - nothing for 25 miles over the hills. This one afternoon a couple years ago, someone in AZ screwed up something on some major transmission lines, and practically all of San Diego, north into the southern parts of OC, were impacted. No power. No cell phone coverage - that's right, most cell towers went down too.
It was a major outage. I had 1/3 of a tank left and knew I'd be fine to get home through the rural areas. However, not all were so lucky. Those that needed gas before heading into the mountains were S.O.L. The gas pumps were all down. Everyone was sitting there at the gas station, nowhere to go because they were low on gas but couldn't get any, and couldn't call out with their cell phones either.
It's not about being a fanatical doomsday prepper, it's about applying common sense to your situation. That said, I may or may not subscribe to the doomsday prepping anyhow.
Especially for the zombies. One day....
11-02-15, 07:18 AM
#50
I'm sort of a prepper but not like those you see on TV. I have a blanket, water, flash light, blade and fire extinguisher, among other things in my car.
In the event of an natural disaster, you aren't driving anywhere so how much gas is in your tank is moot. You ever see the roads on a snow day in say Atlanta? It's a parking lot. Best is to bunker down or head to a safe place and wait for rescue. But lets say you really want to be prepared for a natural disaster and want to be ready with gas. Carry a 5 gallon gas can and a hose with you. You can always siphon gas from abandoned cars.
In the event of an natural disaster, you aren't driving anywhere so how much gas is in your tank is moot. You ever see the roads on a snow day in say Atlanta? It's a parking lot. Best is to bunker down or head to a safe place and wait for rescue. But lets say you really want to be prepared for a natural disaster and want to be ready with gas. Carry a 5 gallon gas can and a hose with you. You can always siphon gas from abandoned cars.
11-02-15, 08:26 AM
#54
Lexus Test Driver
11-02-15, 08:28 AM
#56
Lexus Test Driver
11-09-15, 02:46 PM
#58
My personal experience + reading this thread = GS gas mileage sux.
Just for reference, the 535i (200 pounds *heavier* than the GS) gets 21 city / 34 freeway. Tested this myself.
Just for reference, the 535i (200 pounds *heavier* than the GS) gets 21 city / 34 freeway. Tested this myself.
