500 Petrol
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500 Petrol
I don't think anyone understands your question.
Perhaps if you could express it in a different way?
Perhaps if you could express it in a different way?
The fuel system is designed to hold 35 litres of petrol.
What a strange question???!!
If we wish to start a complicated discussion over the question, we need to decide how much efficiency is lost if the tank is full, carrying more weight, against the hassle of filling up at every fuel station to keep the car as light as possible.
Oh it's that sort of question! Makes my brain hurt! 
Well apparently, 35 liters of petrol weights about 26kg, so frankly you'd do just as well by shedding some layers of clothing and throwing some weight out your car as driving around with a half empty tank.
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Or maybe: "Visit the toilet before you drive! Save fuel!"
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Or maybe: "Visit the toilet before you drive! Save fuel!"
As what goes in must come out, why not stick to the old slogan - Don't Drink And Drive.
Not so interesting, huh?
Of course, you could fill all the cavities with hydrogen!
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ahmett
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It's funny how having 2 passengers slows the car down as it adds 150 kgs to the weight! And those alloys weigh about 10 kg each.
This was what I was going for!!
Or maybe: "Visit the toilet before you drive! Save fuel!"
Helium ALL THG THINGS!
It depends on the time of day.
The "next" petrol station varies in distance with time.
It isn't that simple.
Mick.
The "next" petrol station varies in distance with time.
It isn't that simple.
Mick.
Just to complicate things, due to relativity and all that, should your Fiat ever approach lightspeed, you'll find time dilates too. Get's very complicated.
Seriously though, there's a range button - that should give you a good estimate.
Hello - I actually feel a bit sorry for you - the discussion hasn't been terribly helpful in this thread
When the light comes on, there is at least five litres left. It's best to assume there is about 30 miles/50 kilometres of fuel left. The actual range will vary with the type of driving - you might get nearly double that in gentle motorway cruising, so no need to panic if you're on a motorway and 40 miles from a fuel stop.
Personally I just fill right up whenever the light comes on - it's one less thing to worry about. 26kg isn't a lot compared to the entire vehicle mass of about 900kg (including driver etc.)
-Alex
ahmett
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900 kgs? Easily 1000 with the alloys (40 kg), driver (80 kg average), glass roof.Hello - I actually feel a bit sorry for you - the discussion hasn't been terribly helpful in this thread
When the light comes on, there is at least five litres left. It's best to assume there is about 30 miles/50 kilometres of fuel left. The actual range will vary with the type of driving - you might get nearly double that in gentle motorway cruising, so no need to panic if you're on a motorway and 40 miles from a fuel stop.
Personally I just fill right up whenever the light comes on - it's one less thing to worry about. 26kg isn't a lot compared to the entire vehicle mass of about 900kg (including driver etc.)
-Alex
865 is the 1.2 with no options whatsoever and 930 for the 1.4 = )
I would estimate my car's weight at 1050 kgs = )
Just curious.
Why isn't the weight labelled on the VIN plate?
Just seems to be towing weight, and the max weights, but not the unladen weight.
They all vary depending on trim level and model.
Back to the OP, the fuel light coming on would be panic stations for me. We don't all live near petrol stations, and precious few of them are 24hr ones. Consequently, I tend to fill right up when it gets down below half way or so, which I could well be doing later today.
Back in my olden days, I had a Triumph Herald. Lovely car, 1.2ltr, sunroof, fancy wood dashboard. The fuel tank was in the boot and it had a three-position tap on the outlet ............. Off, On, Reserve.
Off and On speak for themselves, but Reserve allowed the fuel outlet to come from further down the tank. It was a positive mechanical foolproof system. Can't remember how much was left for Reserve, perhaps a gallon or so. The tank only held six or seven.
Cheers,
Mick.
Why isn't the weight labelled on the VIN plate?
Just seems to be towing weight, and the max weights, but not the unladen weight.
They all vary depending on trim level and model.
Back to the OP, the fuel light coming on would be panic stations for me. We don't all live near petrol stations, and precious few of them are 24hr ones. Consequently, I tend to fill right up when it gets down below half way or so, which I could well be doing later today.
Back in my olden days, I had a Triumph Herald. Lovely car, 1.2ltr, sunroof, fancy wood dashboard. The fuel tank was in the boot and it had a three-position tap on the outlet ............. Off, On, Reserve.
Off and On speak for themselves, but Reserve allowed the fuel outlet to come from further down the tank. It was a positive mechanical foolproof system. Can't remember how much was left for Reserve, perhaps a gallon or so. The tank only held six or seven.
Cheers,
Mick.