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Jan 16, 2006, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jlanderos21
when the red light comes on
Originally Posted by reTro
There's two diff color lights? Never noticed!
Man you're really just following my every move tonight aren't you!
Jan 16, 2006, 01:36 PM
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THE fuel light is actually orange... our cars tank is 13.2... the light come on after 10.5 gallons have been use... so u still have about 2 1/2 gallons... so if u getting 230miles by 10.5 your doing bout 21.5mpg which is good... our average is 23mpg...I ran my car till I ran out of gas once and had over 320miles... but it was mostly highway which was bout 25mpg...
Jan 16, 2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by reTro
There's two diff color lights? Never noticed!
and the third and final light that comes on is the one under the CEL light... its the "pull over you moron becuase your out of gas and now you have to walk home" light
Jan 18, 2006, 11:50 PM
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I understand the whole gas light but i just think that it was weird that when I was doing my regular driving through the city the light came on at 230 and when I drove for 1000 miles all highway the gas light still came on at 230 which is kinda odd cause you're suppose to get better gas mileage on the highway.
Jan 19, 2006, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jlanderos21
I understand the whole gas light but i just think that it was weird that when I was doing my regular driving through the city the light came on at 230 and when I drove for 1000 miles all highway the gas light still came on at 230 which is kinda odd cause you're suppose to get better gas mileage on the highway.
Jan 20, 2006, 10:16 AM
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To clarify for those who don't know...MIVEC kicks in at 3500 rpm...no matter what gear your in. So, if your driving in town shifting below 3500rpm than your mileage should be alright...on the other hand, if your cruising on the highway above 3500, your mileage could be suffering.
It all depends on your personal driving habits.
It all depends on your personal driving habits.
Jan 21, 2006, 02:00 PM
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In any drriving I usually have it at around 250-270 b4 the light comes on. If its all city the light usually comes on at around 220. If I am on the highway and crusuing I usually won't stop for gas until around 320. There is still about a gallon and a half left at this point.
I get better MPG on the highway around 74mph which equates to around 3400rpm which is just under MIVEC.
I get better MPG on the highway around 74mph which equates to around 3400rpm which is just under MIVEC.
Feb 12, 2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowRyd
You have about 40 miles from when the light comes on to get gas. trust me i know. 
You have more miles than that unless you are really running your car hard.
