Another question about fuel tank capacity

[Bob Denman]

It wouldn't be the first time that a manufacturer's marketing department "wrote" the specs for something without taking a peek at the truth first... :gaah::roflblack:

 

[daveinva]

Talking about mileage, my experience may be counter to others.
I find I get about 30 to 32 MPG on 87 octane.
I only get about 26 on 92 octane
I average around 28 on 89 octane.

Don't flame me. But since I get more mileage on cheaper gas.....87 it is from now on.
The operating manual allows for 87 octane and I don't really notice any lack of performance.

And smart you are for choosing 87! It's a myth that "higher octane = better performing vehicles." Instead, the truth is "better performing vehicles need higher octane gas." If your engine runs on 87, paying for higher octane is a waste of money.

My GF drives a turbo that requires premium... she's HATING life right now. I'm not .

 

[daveinva]

I did something bad the other day-- I rode it down to "no bars" on the guage at the end of a sightseeing trip. I was on the highway, too. I don't get nervous at one bar, I know the Spyder's got plenty of reserve once the low fuel light comes on, but the pucker factor increases DRAMATICALLY once that last bar disappears. I immediately took the next exit, knew there was a gas station there, but I know that for long multi-state road trips, I'm packing my Reda just for the peace of mind :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

And... opcorn:
(How many gallons did your Spyder take on that fillup??)

 

[Questions]

fuel capacity

I do what someone said in an earlier post. Fill up at 3 bars, start to get worried at 2 bars, go into a full panic mode at 1 bar with the low fuel light on (even though I realize I have approx 1 1/2 gal left). Bottom line is mileage plus gallons used equals FUN FACTOR :yes:

 

[daveinva]

And... opcorn:
(How many gallons did your Spyder take on that fillup??)

Hahaha, c'mon Bob, you think I care enough to keep track? What am I, some sort of hyper-miler? :joke:

I ride until I need gas. I fill it up to the top when I do. Rinse, repeat, smile. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

And here I thought that you'd be the guy to tell us what the actual tank capacity is... :roflblack: :shocked:

 

[boborgera]

It might be Semantics, But the Spyders gas tank only holds 6 liquid gal, The .6 is air, So unless the Spyder can run on .6 air after the first 6 gals are used up, It's a 6 gal gas tank.:dontknow: