Simple Gas Millage Question?

[MarylandDakarM3]

ok, so well, i really want to know.. roughly how many miles can u get. or how many gallons do u have when the low gas sign lights up on the e36 m3.. to be specific, its a 1998 m3.. i usually drive my car till the last second, so, i really like to have an idea how much more i ca drive....btw, i get roughly 19mpg.. =(:(

[The_Stig]

IDK how much the reserve is, but the 328is tank is like 16 gallons. If that helps any:dunno

[Snork]

i have a 98 m3 and i get about 23 mpg in mixed driving. I don't really do the kramer thing and drive it till the limit, but you ususally have 2-3 gallons left when the light comes on so.... you do the math.

[birtdaeboy821]

In my 325 average 18 or so. Once I get to the "E" I can go about 30 miles.

[JaredM3]

Why drive to the last drop...Mentally its cheaper to fill up if its not bone dry.

+ its not very cool the have a buddy come with a gas can on the side of the road to save your butt. Or worse, the tow truck!

[beshannon]

ok, so well, i really want to know.. roughly how many miles can u get. or how many gallons do u have when the low gas sign lights up on the e36 m3.. to be specific, its a 1998 m3.. i usually drive my car till the last second, so, i really like to have an idea how much more i ca drive....btw, i get roughly 19mpg.. =(:(


19mpg x 16gallon tank = 304 miles

Why take chances?

[mpolans]

I had a friend who used to drive till the tank was practically dry . . . he burned up his fuel pump.

[MarylandDakarM3]

well, if the empty sign comes on.. i at least should be able to get 40 miles.. since thr is still 2/3 gallons left.. but.. just to be safe.. i am only going to go up to 30 miles over.. thats it...

[Tj Hunter]

19mpg x 16gallon tank = 304 miles

Why take chances?

Thats my thought also, it is REALLY hard on a fuel pump, its probably going to take the same amount of time to change the pump, then to just fill up sooner.

[svginferno]

my friend told me that the last quarter tank on the gauge always goes the fastest for bmws :dunno so i just fill up when it's at quarter tank, and if the light comes on, it's time to visit the pump :\

[sjames]

Why would you wait until the last second to fill up your car?

[typeS4]

I had a friend who used to drive till the tank was practically dry . . . he burned up his fuel pump.

:rofl

I keep my car at roughly 1/4-1/2 a tank pretty much at all times.