Theory: If my tank holds 10 gallons and I drive 250 miles before it runs dry, my mpg is 25 MPG. If my tanks holds 10 gallons, say I let it idle in my driveway for 3 hours and then start the trip. My tank would run dry at 225 miles. My true mpg would be 22.5, BUT I used x (unknown qty of fuel) during the 3 hour idle. Since the engine does not idle on pure air, the amount of fuel used is negligable. In short, no matter what my driving habits ove rthe course of a year my mpg averaged 25 MPG +/- 1 MPG. . Mark Rokus wrote: > Steven Broomhead wrote: > > > . The mpg was irrespective of highway driving, stop and go driving, > > or just idling in my driveway waiting for a warm vanagon to climb into. > > > > I've never been able to figure out mileage while in my driveway.... How > exactly is that done? > :-) > Mark |
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