Gas wont fill up all the way.
12-17-11, 12:28 AM
#47
Unless the gas places are not accurately reporting the correct amount of fuel being filled on the pump which would be illegal - then this is differnet story and you can actually take action if this is actually the case.
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12-17-11, 12:29 AM
#48
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Bottom line -- your issue is that you were getting about 26-27 miles per gallon, and now you are getting more like 21 -22. Some of that is due to cooler temperatures and winter blend gas. It's also possible that you are making more short trips, or that traffic is heavier.
12-17-11, 01:28 AM
#49
There is no issue!
PLEASE STOP LOOKING AT YOUR MTE. It will ALWAYS be different depending on driving habits... It's a guess by a computer.
If your needle is right at E .. AT MOST you should be filling 15 gallons. The tank is 17 gallons - 2 gallons are reserve - when the needle is exactly at E, your MTE will say "zero miles" ... that means there are actually 2 gallons left in your tank. I've talked to people going 30-40 additional miles past zero but you SHOULD NOT do that. it's a reserve amount for a reason - you don't want your tank completely dry exposing the fuel pump ...
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If your needle is right at E .. AT MOST you should be filling 15 gallons. The tank is 17 gallons - 2 gallons are reserve - when the needle is exactly at E, your MTE will say "zero miles" ... that means there are actually 2 gallons left in your tank. I've talked to people going 30-40 additional miles past zero but you SHOULD NOT do that. it's a reserve amount for a reason - you don't want your tank completely dry exposing the fuel pump ...
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12-17-11, 12:04 PM
#54
Dont go by the dash display go by the actual mile you drive on the full tank. Cause i get 331 full tank but my average mile per gallon say 24. So do the math 331/17=19mpg. Then if you go by the average per tank it say 24. So you multiple that by 17 gallon =408mpg on a tank. As you can see it just an average not exact on what your getting.
12-17-11, 12:22 PM
#55
It changes EVERY time you fill up. Last time I filled up mine was 400... Yesterday it was 350. Changes every time as the computer adjusts to your driving habits/climate/gas blend. As I said before - mte is just a GUESS by the computer of how many miles you can go.
If you want to see the ACTUAL miles you drive use your ODO.
12-17-11, 01:37 PM
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you know what I think you guys are right. This is my first time driving my lexus IS in the winter. It has been garage kept during winter seasons for 4 years and since I moved...I'm starting to drive during winter and because I'm not familliar with the mte changes during climate and etc. you can't blame me for bringing up this topic. All and all I appreciated everyone that put there inputs and comments on to helping me reslove my issues/concerns. Thank You all! I am worried free once again on my lexus. 
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you know what I think you guys are right. This is my first time driving my lexus IS in the winter. It has been garage kept during winter seasons for 4 years and since I moved...I'm starting to drive during winter and because I'm not familliar with the mte changes during climate and etc. you can't blame me for bringing up this topic. All and all I appreciated everyone that put there inputs and comments on to helping me reslove my issues/concerns. Thank You all! I am worried free once again on my lexus. Merry Xmas and New Year to everyone!
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