JumpinJimmyJack

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Detroit
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Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 7:07:00 PM
Buddy123, I think it is kinda hard and distracting to stop for gas when you're being chased or actively looked for by the police and couple of hundred angry villagers.
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spikydan1

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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 6:54:45 PM
I always fill up at 1/4 so I never have to worry about running out of gas.
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tlfh46

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Indiana
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Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 12:24:09 PM
Does it really matter.
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Chazzer

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Nevada
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Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 10:58:26 AM
At a quarter full or half no matter. But not when it's almost empty too many impurities.
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kssipe

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Virginia
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 9:48:22 PM
i fill up either when empty on when prices are about to rise
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AKTigger99645

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Anchorage
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 5:26:43 PM
I fill at 1/4 in the summer, and 1/2 in the winter.
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buddy123

Veteran Author
Pittsburgh
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 5:16:18 PM
Petrothirst, use common sense. If somone likes your car and the tank is empty, don't you think they could stop at one of the 100 stations in the area and fill up???
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shop18

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Buffalo
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 3:28:43 PM
I always want a full tank in case of emergencies
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Petrothirst

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 1:49:39 PM
If you're planning on being car-jacked soon, it's best to keep the tank as close to empty as possible. This insures that your car will be left in close proximity to wherever it was taken and much easier to retrieve.
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nikwv

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Charleston
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 1:38:30 PM
half
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JPGKC

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Tampa
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 11:38:22 AM
I have always filled at 1/2 tank.
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cymivka

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 11:12:34 AM
i hear it's not good to let the tank fall below 1/4, so i'd say 1/2 tank.
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jayleno0NJ

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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 12:13:15 AM
I fill when it's almost empty.
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1996_ford_slurp

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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 10:54:26 PM
I never go over half a tank. with my 30 gallon capacity, a full tank weighs about 240lbs. that's almost 10 cinder blocks sitting in the back. in the winter I may fill up for better traction, but that's the only time.
also:
1. the little electric fuel pump in the tank is in no immediate danger of overheating
2. gasoline freezes at -97F. a little moisture in pressurized fuel lines is not going to freeze enough to block the gas. unless somehow there was enough water, and it didn't mix with the fuel, and magically got pumped into the fuel lines unmixed. If it is still a concern, you can purchase methyl alcohol additives to remove moisture from the tank.
3. fuel tanks are not pressurized but the lines are, even when the car is off. older carburated engines do not stay pressurized. remember pumping the gas 2-3 times before starting that first hoopty you had in high school.
[Edited by: 1996_ford_slurp at 10/24/2007 10:57:59 PM EST]
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papaalex

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Houston
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 6:54:09 PM
i fill it up at 1/4
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nikwv

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Charleston
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 11:44:48 AM
half
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dwgt.net

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Nevada
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 11:15:44 AM
To save money, fill it only when prices are rising.
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Crackdaddy

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Charlotte
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 11:06:44 AM
I always seem to wait until the gas light is on and then see how far I can press my luck. Luckily (knock on wood) I have never ran out of gas...YET!
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cv

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Raleigh
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 9:21:02 AM
Personally I fill up when the tank gauge shows half full, I've always done that even when gas was $1.50/gal.
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cymivka

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 24, 2007 8:18:39 AM
i think 1/2 tank is good.
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Ozman

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Maine
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 8:25:59 PM
I run close to empty all the time - never had a problem with it....and rarely fill up.
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trucker432

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Texas
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 8:23:22 PM
whatever you want-Just do what you got to do!
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nikwv

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Charleston
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 12:55:17 PM
half
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FuelPump

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 12:48:00 PM
Old habit from years ago when I lived in a cold climate, I always drive off the top half of the tank.
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tlfh46

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Indiana
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 12:41:16 PM
Does not really matter.
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racer3

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New York
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 12:07:43 PM
whenever you want
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GatorGirll

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Long Island
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 10:47:31 AM
depends on what the price is
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cymivka

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 8:07:10 AM
i think half at least.
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sandy40

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Nova Scotia
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 7:54:03 AM
I fill it at 1/2 full.
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cucamping

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Omaha
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 7:35:31 AM
I do it around a 1/4 tank.
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BroncoFans

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Utah
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 7:17:05 AM
WHAT EVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT...
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srs_49

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Baltimore
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 6:39:05 AM
Whatever floats your boat.
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abeazar

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Tampa
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 6:24:24 AM
Not sure!
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Ratso

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Ohio
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 5:47:05 AM
Arte49 has the answer ...whenever you have the cash !
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Bus561

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Lexington
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 5:21:04 AM
Fill it up at 1/2 as then it doesn't hurt your billfold quite as much.
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arte49

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Fort Worth
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 5:11:05 AM
these days, whenever I have the money !!!!
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SIPLOWGUY

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New York
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Message Posted: Oct 23, 2007 4:40:29 AM
1/4
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TucsonGas1

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Tucson
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 11:46:17 PM
yes
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jd808080

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Baltimore
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 10:40:17 PM
I fill up whenever the right or back seat driver tells me to. (Saves a lot of arguing.)
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Lum

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Ontario
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 6:25:42 PM
In the cold weather half is what I do
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rjn5851

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Florida
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 2:39:51 PM
bout 3/4.....
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jason54915

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Wisconsin
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 2:33:29 PM
interesting
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champr

Rookie Author
Virginia Beach
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 2:27:27 PM
Normally around 1/4 tank.
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nikwv

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Charleston
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 1:37:11 PM
Its better to fill up at 1/2 tank.
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beemerguy

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Kansas City
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 1:01:43 PM
All up to the individual...we prefer to always keep the tanks full or near full, never having to take on more than three-four gallons when we stop. Sometimes we pay a little more, sometimes a little less but keeping the tanks full or near full takes advantage of dollar cost averaging and we're never negatively impacted to any degree.
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Lengas

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Gary
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 12:44:15 PM
There are pros and cons to 1/2 and 1/4 tank. If you fill up it will be a longer time before you fill up again if you go down to 1/4. If you only fill up to 1/2 tank you will get slightly better mileage because of lighter weight but will have to get gas more often.
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ridinit

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Mississippi
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 8:59:27 AM
I don't think it matters.
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Manolo1

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Miami
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 8:53:00 AM
Most of the time I fill up shortly after the reserve light comes on and I get 14 to 14.5 gallons in a 17 gallon tank, so I am comfortable doing that. As I bought the car new and use good gasoline I don't expect to have any problems.
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cymivka

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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 8:34:06 AM
i hear it's good for the pump to keep it at least 1/2 full.
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tlfh46

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Indiana
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Message Posted: Oct 22, 2007 3:40:38 AM
Does not matter.
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