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agreed. just how I managed to find my way on here..

I usually fill up when I hit the line just before E, like the second last line. About 40-43L goes into my tank which does seem odd as its 65L if I'm not mistaken??

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You should never run your tank under a quarter full, all pump fuel has sediment which sinks to the bottom of your tank and sits there contaminating the last few litres.

If you run the tank below 1/4 to may times you can clog and even damage the fuel pump.

Just some advice :rofl:

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Got any proof of that Mick?

I imagine the fuel filter would get most of that before it does anything harmful besides it's not like the petrol would have that much time to settle as the vehicle is moving around.

Yes I do have proof actually, it happened to my R31 a couple of years ago... It conked out on the way to work and after I towed it to work and pulled the fuel tank and pump out (worked as a mechanic at the time - handy) the pump was covered in the same brown slime that was sitting in the bottom of the tank.

It wasnt rust either, the tank was spotless after I drained and cleaned it.

The fuel filter is after the pump not before it, the pump is exposed to whatever goes into your tank. The filter is there to stop whatever gets through the pump and lines from getting into the fuel rail and causing a blockage.

You would be very surprised at what is in most people's fuel tanks, especially if they use crap quality fuel... Even the best fuel stations can get contaminated fuel reserves, if the truck that transported it wasnt cleaned properly or the huge underground tanks are contaminated it all ends up going into some poor bastards car eventually.

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I get 600km per tank highway driving. Thats with pertrol left in it, I didnt want to run it empty.

I think i am getting around 10ltrs to the 100+, cause i can get 10.5 to the 100km in canberra driving.

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His car is running rather laggy turbos which do help when it comes to keeping the fuel usage down.

My old mans r33 gtst is getting around 10lts to the 100kms aswell, he gets 550kms before filling up and thats with heaps of fuel left. Stock turbo with mild mods.

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My old mans r33 gtst is getting around 10lts to the 100kms aswell, he gets 550kms before filling up and thats with heaps of fuel left. Stock turbo with mild mods.

to my knowledge the R33 gts-t's have a 45litre tank (correct me if I'm wrong)

Back on topic....

On average I can get around 400 - 450 untill i feel i really need to fill up (very close to empty) - usually fill up with 42-44 litres.

THe most I have ever been able to squeeze into my fuel tank was 46 litres with the fuel light on.

NOTE: I never squeeze more fuel in after the pump was clicked off if that makes sense

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