HannahWCU Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) And out of nowhere HannahWCU pulls a 704.8!!!! :clapping: I started another thread yesterday about my decision to go for 700. It was VERY CLOSE. Although the Trip meter says I used 12.89 Gallons for a 54.6MPG average, I KNEW it lied. I just didn't know how much until I filled up ... Pump indicated I put 13.937 Gallons in the tank!!!! :drop: I guess the owners manual lies when it states the Hybrid has a 13.5 gallon tank. :rtfm: Edited October 23, 2013 by HannahWCU C-MaxSea and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 And out of nowhere HannahWCU pulls a 704.8!!!! :clapping: I started another thread yesterday about my decision to go for 700. It was VERY CLOSE. Although the Trip meter says I used 12.89 Gallons for a 54.6MPG average, I KNEW it lied. I just didn't know how much until I filled up ... Pump indicated I put 13.937 Gallons in the tank!!!! :drop: I guess the owners manual lies when it states the Hybrid has a 13.5 gallon tank. :rtfm: cmax704.jpgIt gives me great pleasure, as a fellow Tar Heel, to add you as the 7th Member of the C-MAX 700+ mile club!!!! Way to go HannahWCU!!!! I knew you would make it!!!(It's the Blue Candy!!) :congrats: :woohoo: :gold_star: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Congrats HannahWCU! :hat_tip: :clapping: Way, way, way to go!!! Edited October 24, 2013 by C-MaxSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 HannahWCU deserves extra credit, considering the altitude and mountain driving. :drop: HannahWCU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 There should also be a prize ribbon for HannahWCU to pick up at the NC State Fair in Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) And a courtesy parking space at the Ford display at the fair, right next to this Energi. Edited October 24, 2013 by DaveofDurham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahWCU Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thank you, thank you. I really appreciate that. It does take a lot of work to achieve 700 miles on a tank. I spent 7 days getting up early so I could take my alternate route to work. It adds 15-20 minutes to my normally 35 minute commute to work. I REALLY didn't think I could ever get 700 miles. But everything came together over the last 9 days. Good cool weather, allowing me to keep the windows rolled up and the AC off. And no rain!! With a frost advisory for tonight, I finished just in time too! fotomoto and salsaguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Thank you, thank you. I really appreciate that. It does take a lot of work to achieve 700 miles on a tank. I spent 7 days getting up early so I could take my alternate route to work. It adds 15-20 minutes to my normally 35 minute commute to work. I REALLY didn't think I could ever get 700 miles. But everything came together over the last 9 days. Good cool weather, allowing me to keep the windows rolled up and the AC off. And no rain!! With a frost advisory for tonight, I finished just in time too! Yup, it takes way more effort on the drivers part plus a good bit of luck with the planets lining up (wx, traffic, time, family plans, etc). It's not as easy as it sounds. CONGRATS! :happy feet: and welcome to the club. Champagne and caviar are on the table next to the bar. ********** Edited October 24, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahWCU Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Not a visual I wanted first thing in the morning ..... No offense intended Jus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) nvm Edited October 24, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 A public apology: I'm sooo sorry Jus. My humor doesn't always translate in this limited communication in the virtual world. Please feel free to delete it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahWCU Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 And a courtesy parking space at the Ford display at the fair, right next to this Energi. statefair.jpg That might make the drive to the Fair worth it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 That might make the drive to the Fair worth it!!! The round trip from Hickory to the Fair would get you half way to your next 700 mile tank! from https://www.facebook.com/FordEvent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 A public apology: I'm sooo sorry Jus. My humor doesn't always translate in this limited communication in the virtual world. Please feel free to delete it.accepted and I modded yours and my post, lets move on...we have some BIG MPGs to catch and fry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 .we have some BIG MPGs to catch and fry! My personal best tank has been 769miles@59mpg. On this attempt with a topped off tank and more favorable weather, it's a better start. :rockon: GAME ON! :shift: C-MaxSea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Go for it! :)Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Me like! Go :spend: fotomoto!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 At the halfway point. Still maintaining good overall mpg but the weather is taking a downturn with more heat and wind; however, I still haven't needed to use the a/c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) GaZounds !!! That is a remarkable start! Weather permitting a PR to be sure. Go Fotomotooooooooooooo! :worship: The plot thickens. :stirpot: Nick (I'm that close to pods, wheel covers.................moving to California...... ;) ) Edited October 27, 2013 by C-MaxSea ptjones and fotomoto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 GaZounds !!! That is a remarkable start! Weather permitting a PR to be sure. Go Fotomotooooooooooooo! :worship: The plot thickens. :stirpot: Nick (I'm that close to pods, wheel covers.................moving to California...... ;) )And Grill Covers make the biggest difference. of all. :)Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) 700 barrier is behind me now! Bad news is the yellow low fuel indicator has activated; however, cumulative MPG has increased slightly which is a very good sign! :happy feet: Edited October 28, 2013 by fotomoto ptjones and ScubaDadMiami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 700 barrier is behind me now! Bad news is the yellow low fuel indicator has activated; however, cumulative MPG has increased slightly which is a very good sign! :happy feet: By My Calculations you should have 2gals left and should make 800mi. and don't forget the gas can.LOL :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 3 gallons - 864+ :cleaning: :stirpot: Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) One fellow recently posted of filling up with 13.7 gallons while milking it on an out of state trip but that could very well be a cheating gas pump (my guess) since he hadn't run out of gas. Question for the high miles per tank people. When you fill the tank do you. 1. Hang up hose at the first click off2. Run gas again till it clicks again3. Hit the pump 2 or 3 times after first click off (me)4. Pump gas till it runs down the side of the car5. Forgot this one "I always take the meter to the closet $$, so i.e. $45.50 I would bump up to an even $46" thanks mtb6. I'm thinking about a 600 mile tank, 13B07, perfect weather and no 75+mph trips.I have a little over 100 miles on this tank, MPG is averaging a little over 50. Edited October 28, 2013 by wab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Go! Run it dry fotomoto.... :skateboard: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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