I'll add my first tank data here, too, so it won't get lost until we get our mileage database.

VERY coincidentally, my first tank lasted 517 miles also. I nearly wet my pants when the cruising range went from 30 miles to ZERO in an instant, and I was miles from anywhere. Basically, I ruined my 37.5 MPG average when I did a climb from sea level to 5,000+ feet elevation on this first tank. The hill is our enemy. There is a BIG change in the fuel gauge's indicated fuel level when you are going uphill versus flat/downhill driving.

Anyway, tank two was filled on May 24, 2006, using 14.274 gallons, for a calculated MPG of 36.22 in 50/50 city/freeway driving with A/C always running, and too-frequent short trips. I'm optimistic about the second tank, as I can already see a big improvement thanks to smarter driving techniques.

Steve Villatoro
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