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If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

"zoostation1965" <zoostation35@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:MLrNc.196459$Oq2.53122@attbi_s52...
> Ok, When I fill up, I don't stop filling when it stops. I keep going til I
> can't put anymore gas in there. Til i see the gas come up close to the
rim.
> Maybe that's not the best idea? I have done this with all my cars in the
> past and have had no problems.
>
>
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:41050427.8020808@interbaun.com...
> > zoostation1965 wrote:
> > > I have the same situation with my 2001 Civic EX coupe. I bought it
used
> late
> > > last year, had it checked out by a mechanic first and he said it was
in
> > > great shape and I shoudn't pass it up. By the way, I didn't get an
> owner's
> > > manual with mine.... What does it say in the manual concerning
fill-up?
> > >
> >
> > ===============
> >
> > It says: Stop filling the tank when the pump clicks off . . tighten gas
> > cap until it clicks.
> >
> > 1-800-782-4356 is the North American toll free numbet to order your
> > manual, or your dealer can get you one in a few days.
> >
> > 'Curly'
> >
>
>

I monitor my gas mileage for the same reason older people monitor their blood
pressure: It's not a bad measure of the overall health of the vehicle.

So, yes, record miles between fillups, save your gas receipt to show the gallons
used, and calculate mpg each time. Maybe jot it down in a notebook or on a
spreadsheet, with the month and year.

"riz" <riz@nospam.com> wrote
> Thanks everyone. I guess my gas gauge is working normally. Never the less, I
> will continue to reset and monitor the trip odometer at every fill up!