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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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ludeboom
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From: Long Island, NY
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tank cap is 15.9
but "supposedly" only 15.0 usable

i have tested the fuel light to the limit, driving from long island NY to deep in west virginia to visit my friend.
driving thru the night the gas light eventually came on, with 1-0 bars left
i drove an additional 65 miles with NO BARS and the light on, checking 3 exits with gas signs but all were closed

rolled up to an open citgo in cumberland maryland and the engine stalled as i hit the parking lot, pushed it to the pump, filled it up and was on my way.

misc details:
-it was winter
-it was a blizzard
-i was alone
-i did not see a SINGLE vehicle in either direction on the interstate during this ordeal
-i maintained exactly 3300 rpms in 5th gear (60-65mph) (optimal rpm for gas mileage vs. speed...for optimum distance per fuel usage)
-tryed to idle-coast for several miles down mountains
-i have it videotaped so if i froze to death in the mountains it would be like blair witch or something

~boomer
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