This is something weird thats been bugging me, and it seems that all of my Ford cars do this:
Fuel mileage is better for the first half of the tank (particularly the first 1/4) (F to 1/2) and then gets progressively crappier as I go from half to empty (1/2 to E)
It is not a perception issue, as gas mileage IS actually better when the tank is full. If I add $20 of gas it'll burn it quicker than if I filled up completely.
Logically, you'd think mileage would go up as you burned fuel because your weight is steadily decreasing but it seemingly has the opposite effect. If anyone has any insight or has noticed this too... what gives?
Thanks very much,
Ghost
Fuel mileage is better for the first half of the tank (particularly the first 1/4) (F to 1/2) and then gets progressively crappier as I go from half to empty (1/2 to E)
It is not a perception issue, as gas mileage IS actually better when the tank is full. If I add $20 of gas it'll burn it quicker than if I filled up completely.
Logically, you'd think mileage would go up as you burned fuel because your weight is steadily decreasing but it seemingly has the opposite effect. If anyone has any insight or has noticed this too... what gives?
Thanks very much,
Ghost