Well, life may have been simpler back in those days, but it had little to do with fuel pumps. I've replaced two mechanical fuel pumps over the course of 54 years and zero electrical ones and most of those miles were on the electrical pumps. Of course they did have the benefit of modern technology.
Very interesting I was seeing 32 mpg at 75 mph on My 2025 XLT AWD with the 2.0 EB. Now back and forth to work this tank is only 21 mpg, 8 miles each way 6 stop signs 1 stop light 40-50 mph speeds.Well, if the tank held over 14 gallons, it evidently was pumpable. The the truth is that almost all fuel tanks hold more than advertised even if you stop at the first or second click during a fill-up. As for the plummeting fuel mileage, I believe it had more to do with the fact that the previous 100 miles consisted of the type of driving that was most advantageous to the hybrid city driving at or below 45 mph. Then I immediately went to driving at 75mph where it's virtually all ICE . I typically get 40+ under the first type of driving. I typically get about 32 at 75mph . So I should have anticipated it. I also noticed that DTE seems to drop more quickly for the last 20 miles for most vehicles I've owned. I think that's probably by design to make it drop to zero before it's actually empty. They try to anticipate idiot behavior like the kind I was guilty of
).....but running the Hybrid or even the Eco to Zero miles until empty WILL NOT run you out of gas. You will always have 2-3 gallons of gas left in there. Probably......And I say probably enough for 99% of you on here to get to station in the next 20-30 miles...AT LEAST...very easily. Trust me. It's been tested and proven. God dammit....take it to edge a little bit sometimes.....LOL
I take it to the edge on every tank. I’m a rebel grrr.God dammit....take it to edge a little bit sometimes.....LOL
If a car or truck can't go at least 10 miles after zero to empty, what good is it?Come on guys...it's like some of you are brand new drivers on here (some may be...
Did the weather change? Did you change brands? Both can make a difference. I believe this is when companies change to winter grade fuel . That reduces fuel economy some. Cold weather reduces it further. And stop and go driving kills fuel economy on regular non-hybrid engines. But 6 stop signs in 8 miles doesn't seem like that many, but the combination of colder weather and the stop signs may have a significant effect. Also, the engine sometimes takes a while to recalibrate to the different fuel formulation. At any rate, it'll be interesting to see if this was just a one time anomaly or an actual pattern
I bought a 53 five window pickup once for $700 + $110 towing which wouldn't start from the guy who improperly replaced the fuel pump. His wife wanted it gone from driveway. After reinstalling his fuel pump with its lever properly positioned I flipped it for $2500. Have always regretted selling that ONE OWNER jewel.
Now I wanna make a video of me roaring past that “next gas 89 miles” sign, while towing at 70, the DTE showing 1 miles, turning to 0 right as Kenny Loggins belts out “Danger Zone!”take it to edge a little bit sometimes.....LOL
*towing 6,800 lbs, with the oil life in the NEGATIVE percentage, with your tires at 48 psi.
These are common in my neck of the desert.
Good luck finding a charger. Better stay close to your extension cord I.E the interstate.
EV's not recommended very far off-road.
All fuel tanks have "seemingly unusable" aka "non pumpable" internal interior room, and for a good reason: Liquids expand when they warm up.
Ditto !I'm all in on the 'don't run the level too low' group.
My wife used to run the level low in our 2003 explorer sport trac. The pump would get hot and not re-start in the summer here in Fl.
I replaced the pump, and it never happened again as long as we kept the level at least 1/4 tank.
Funny how that works isn’t it ????but trying to convince someone or change their mind is not gonna happen. “This is my little box and I’m gonna stay in it forever.”
