there was one bagel stop ... you got me

I just filled up 2 days ago and on this tank so far I am averaging 30mph, quite a bit of hwy driving and not much traffic.

whatever, gas prices are dropping ... screw everything ... I am going to turn on the SPORT button along with the ignition from now on

 

 

you know ... I was wondering yesterday if the entire gas price hike in the last few months was the work of a handful of gazillionaire speculators that just figured ... lets screw with American auto makers and make them rework their factories and as soon as they make the announcment we'll sell.

 

Prolly just me, but in my mind Freeway/Highway miles are anything over 50 mph for at least a minute. Heavy freeway traffic under 50mph avg. for more than a minute begins to resemble city driving, imho.

 

Last tank: 512.6 miles, 13.28 gallons, 38.6 MPG calculated. OBC said 40.9.

It also said 43 more miles to empty, and I had one "dit" left on the gas gauge (guess gauge?) plus the pump icon. Think I'd have been pushing shortly?

 

I ran mine down to no blips and it held 14.3 gallons. I don't think the tank is even that big.

I've heard it goes empty only a few miles after 0, therefore, pretty accurate. The light comes on awfully early though. I drove 60 miles the other day after mine came on, and still had 25 to go according to OBC.

 

Yeah, it says 13.2 in the manual. Guess there's some head space and a fair amount of capacity up in the filler neck.

Yeah, I'd like to think that it was close on the miles to empty function. Running out with miles showing to go would be a bugger.

 

Na, it would be a walk.

 

I think the manual is incorrect. This was a trivia question at MINIs On Top, and I think it should have been thrown out,

 

Maybe the tank holds 13.2 gallons, but the line to the tank holds at least another gallon. And of course mine has never been bone dry as I have always driven, not pushed, to the pump. I would think it would hold 15 gallons if it was empty based on my gas receipts.

 

I got 13.75 gallons in once. OBC said I had only 21 miles to go then.

For those of you keeping score at home, I drove 457 miles on that tank and got 33.24 mpg.

 

I don't have my Clubman S yet - picking it up this coming Monday in NY (counting the hours... )

I've been reading this thread from the beginning and have seen that there can be quite a range in the mileage that people are getting. On the surface, this can be confusing - but a few months ago, I started using a ScanGuage II in my current vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser) and it all makes sense to me!

Before I started using the ScanGuage, my normal MPG was 13 and change with the LC - not good at all. When I connected it the first day and viewed the immediate MPG setting - it was very clear to me how to increase MPG substantially. It was as simple as coasting whenever possible - and that's alot when you're in city driving with lights.

It sort of becomes a "game" to see how you can keep the average MPG going up throughout the trip. Also, I'm NOT talking about hypermiling techniques at all - no taking turns at break neck speeds (though with my Clubman, hmmmmm ) or turning the car off while going down a hill... That's just too much for me.

By simply accelerating slower and coasting whenever I can (like up to stop lights or stop signs), I consistently now average 19-20 mpg in my 99 Land Cruiser. That's a nice improvement without any major adjustments. Plus, I would imagine that my brakes will last longer too!

I just hope the techniques work as well with the Clubman? I know a car's weight has a lot to do with it's ability to coast. Is there anyone else here using a ScanGauge II?

Thanks
William

 

My overall average is 37 after 3000 miles. I don't think my tank was full when I got the car (32mpg). The second tank was fun (35.8). I've been getting 38+ since. My last tank was 39.5mpg. My average speed by the OBC is genally 50. I drive about 70/30 highway/city and use the cruise control (one of those dorks going 67 on the highway). The times I didn't use it, I find myself going 80+.

 

That's great mileage. The instantaneous MPG reading really gives you an idea of how your mpg goes up if you keep it under 65. I tend to think the MINI might get its best mileage at 50-55, but I just CAN'T drive that slow!!

 

Here is a pic of the soot I get on my tail pipes when I use premium. This is after one week of normal driving. Any thoughts?

 

That soot IS disconcerting..I'd switch brands, or downgrade...it's obviously too rich, Rich. :p

 

I have to say that I pretty much always get that - and I aim for 91 octane, whenever possible.

 

Does anyone know what grade fuel the dealer uses? Just got my car yesterday, I have 26 miles. Love it.

 

I assume they use premium since that is what is recommended. Congrats on the Clubbie.

 

I get the soot.
Otra gets the soot.
Alpha, are you saying you don't?

Does everyone get the same soot?
If its coming out the tailpipe, won't it gunk up the engine?

 

Not necessarily so, but enough concern that I'd try to eliminate it. To me, it signifies inefficient combustion, and it's accumulation in downstream components (Cat, specifically) that can render early failure. I have not seen any soot accumulation so far, but only have used 4 tanks of gas, 2 at Chevron, 2 at Costco, all premium.

 

I do not know about the soot, but my MA reccommended 91 octane and not to buy dirty gas as he called it. His definition of dirty gas was smaller companys that do not put detergent additives in their fuel. He reccommended Shell, Phillips, Conoco, Texaco, etc. Do not know if this is true or not.
I do have a little on my pipes, but not nearly as bad as richs10 pic.

 

I have the soot. A quick survey of an entire parking lot full of random cars shows that almost every car has the soot; if not pouring out, definitely inside the tube end. Have you guys had chrome tail pipes before?

:shrugsmilie: Guys it ain't no thing.

 

I have soot, but not like on the suburban. I'm not worrying. I run 91 from costco.

 

Whether soot may be good or bad, I now take strange comfort knowing everyone is similarly afflicted.
I am at peace with this issue.