Newbie Here.....

[PHMCobra]

According to Reg at Backdraft headquarters, my backdraft has a 17-gallon poly plastic fuel tank. I know from experience that the fuel gauge is not linear. When that needle drops off of full, it goes to empty in a hurry. The owner manual should include more details about the features of these cars. Perhaps Backdraft will add more basic info in their future owner manuals. I have not measured the miles per gallon that I get on my car. It is what it is--not an issue with me.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by PHMCobra

According to Reg at Backdraft headquarters, my backdraft has a 17-gallon poly plastic fuel tank. I know from experience that the fuel gauge is not linear. When that needle drops off of full, it goes to empty in a hurry. The owner manual should include more details about the features of these cars. Perhaps Backdraft will add more basic info in their future owner manuals. I have not measured the miles per gallon that I get on my car. It is what it is--not an issue with me.

jeesh....I guess that's a little disappointing to hear, plastic gas tank? fuel gauge not linear?

[mln385]

Originally Posted by Zeke

jeesh....I guess that's a little disappointing to hear, plastic gas tank? fuel gauge not linear?

Yes just as days of old these fuel gauges are not the most accurate. However it is an easy fix, I make sure to fill up before every long drive and that way I can be assured of how many miles I have in the tank.

The newer cars have the plastic tanks the older ones were Aluminum. Both have plus and minus.

[tamanaco]

Originally Posted by mln385

Yes just as days of old these fuel gauges are not the most accurate. However it is an easy fix, I make sure to fill up before every long drive and that way I can be assured of how many miles I have in the tank.

The newer cars have the plastic tanks the older ones were Aluminum. Both have plus and minus.

mine is tank is stainless steel...#258

[Winchester67]

I would not fault the car much for the gas gauge not being linear...the shape of the tank has a lot to do with that. I have had several muscle cars over the years that the first half of the tank indicated a lot "slower" than the last half. Typically, people that care about cars never let their tanks run low anyway.

Like you, I am trying to learn as much as I can about Backdraft Cobras. They are a front runner for me.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Winchester67

I would not fault the car much for the gas gauge not being linear...the shape of the tank has a lot to do with that. I have had several muscle cars over the years that the first half of the tank indicated a lot "slower" than the last half. Typically, people that care about cars never let their tanks run low anyway.

Like you, I am trying to learn as much as I can about Backdraft Cobras. They are a front runner for me.

You are exactly right. Our rule is to fill at 1/4 tank mark. We also typically set the senders now with some "reserve".

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by PHMCobra

According to Reg at Backdraft headquarters, my backdraft has a 17-gallon poly plastic fuel tank. I know from experience that the fuel gauge is not linear. When that needle drops off of full, it goes to empty in a hurry. The owner manual should include more details about the features of these cars. Perhaps Backdraft will add more basic info in their future owner manuals. I have not measured the miles per gallon that I get on my car. It is what it is--not an issue with me.

I guess it s not that big of a deal, just look at the ODI after filling.