Fuel tank capacity different from what is claimed from honda
03-24-2017, 10:48 AM
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My issue is with how fast the bars drop. Start at work with 3 bars ending up with zero bars after 3.5 miles of suburban driving? c'mon!
I have a predictable short route and wait until the last bar disappears before filling it up. I have a few stations on my route to choose from. Typically I get 11 and a fraction gallons in it at the time. Never over 11.8 and usually around 11.2.
I have a predictable short route and wait until the last bar disappears before filling it up. I have a few stations on my route to choose from. Typically I get 11 and a fraction gallons in it at the time. Never over 11.8 and usually around 11.2.
03-24-2017, 02:50 PM
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Honda leaves about 3 gallons reserve for more marketing/image reasons. They don't want to see their cars on the side of the road when people run out of gas. People who drive by will get the impression that their cars break down when its just driver's fault for not filling up in time. Hence, they put an extra buffer by leaving 3 gallons after you're completely empty.
Happens on all their cars and Acura's too, even with the "Trip Range" reading 0, there's always 3-4 gallons left in the tank.
Happens on all their cars and Acura's too, even with the "Trip Range" reading 0, there's always 3-4 gallons left in the tank.
if your trip range reads 0, you better hope there's a gas station around the corner.
also, i would venture to bet that the buffer as designed is for logistical purposes rather than for marketing purposes.
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