mpg to a tank

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Big d, May 15, 2012.

  1. Ah now the secrets come out.....
     
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  3. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Para,
    I checked my route to Edale distance on some internet route planners and it was 160 miles.
    I brimmed it before I left and about 5 miles before I got there so 155 miles
    £35 of petrol at £1.40/litre = 25litres in 155 miles = 6.2 miles/litre
    If I could squeeze 65 litres into my early tank, 65 x 6.2 = 403 miles.
    On the way home I went 70mph on the clock (about 62 really) and didn't check, but the guage reads 3/4 when brimmed and still read 1/4 when I got back so very very approx half a tank.
    1600s/p with Pict 31 carb and vac ONLY dizzy.
    It's a tintop with just me and some furniture and it flies along at 60 - didn't have my foot hard down once.
     
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