Date:         Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:22:38 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: squished gas tank?
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
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Why would the tank being bent affect the mileage?  The gas mileage is the miles driven divided by the volume of fuel used.  If one fills up, drives 100 miles, and filling up again takes five gallons, the mileage is 100 miles divided by 5 gallons, or 20 miles per gallon.  A dent has no affect on that.  It just affects how much fuel the tank will hold.  Now, if the tank is not only bent, but has a lead, that would reduce mileage, as well as be dangerous.

DMc

---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET> wrote:
> So when filling my tank the gauge never reads "Full" anymore, and I'm getting about 15% worse mileage.  Does that sound consistent with others who've had their tank squished when up on the lift?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia GL

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David McNeely