Measureing the Fuel Tanks

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08-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Bigmon

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What about running less fuel at all times for the purpose of carrying less weight. Over a period of time this should add up. Less average weight on your truck. What does fuel weigh? How much are you keeping out of the tanks and how often? A small engine would appreciate this the most. And mileage of course. Allan must have input on this.

This is what the airlines are doing.

The airlines....Have they started cutting back on fuel??? :shock: :shock:

They used to take on enough fuel for the trip, with a full passenger and cargo load, plus 55% for emergencies.

A United pilot guy I know told me that. Al was a pretty good pilot. He only had one bad landing.

According to CBS news they are cutting back on fuel. They interviewed a few pilots and they're not happy about it.

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08-29-2008, 03:08 AM

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According to CBS news they are cutting back on fuel. They interviewed a few pilots and they're not happy about it.

neither will the lawyers of the passengers the first time they run out :shock:

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08-29-2008, 04:29 AM

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According to CBS news they are cutting back on fuel. They interviewed a few pilots and they're not happy about it.

neither will the lawyers of the passengers the first time they run out :shock:

:shock: :shock:
LOL..The passengers definitely won't be thrilled...BUT the lawyers for the survivors will be ecstatic!!! :lol: :wink:

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08-29-2008, 08:17 PM

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IT' s a very good thing you put that disclosure in there. :lol:

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08-29-2008, 11:49 PM

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I worked for a lady from Atlanta Ga where I would not allowed to fill the tanks. Having more than a 1/4 of a tank was rare. Yes I ran out of fuel on the side of the road twice. Not fun, plus since the tanks was low 99.7% of the time more water in the fuel, and left me scrambling to fix the truck. I did have to use a stick to see how much fuel I had cause her fuel gauge read empty at a 1/4 of a tank.

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09-04-2008, 01:56 AM

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A easy way to see in your tanks in the day time is to use a mirror to reflect sunlight, works better than any flashlight.

Diesel isn't as explosive as gasoline,.....so in theory,....if you were fast enough,...a lighter could work,...but don't take my info to heart,.....my cousin only has 3 fingers on his left hand.