Broke 50 MPG

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Originally Posted by Eatoman

Question: one thing I don't get is why every bars' mileage is significantly different from the other? When I first bought my Yaris I saw 8 bars, so I assumed that I'd be able to get around 90 to 100 km per bar or around 800km per tank. Man was I surprised when I saw the 3rd bar drop at around 50km! It would've been great if all bars dropped at the same mileage.
I'm just sayin'....

I know what you are saying...

You can't calculate each individual bar the same amount. The physical properties of the plunger is the reason for the different mileage points. Usually the first bar will be the largest... the tank can be topped and the plunger is at its highest level. I got 90 mi on my first drop. During my third into fourth bar drop I got 90 mi reading too. I was travelling to my destination on my trip at this time. On my sixth to seventh bar drop I was travelling home... the reason for the 70 mi reading. The fifth bar drop was highway driving visiting friend after I reached my destination while on Thanksgiving vacation break.

Cheers!