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Old 25 June 2003 | 01:33 PM
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when i refuel to the brim, the performance is obviously not the same as when i have a 1/4 of fuel left. the diffence is quite a bit though, so i was wondering, how much exactly does a full tank weigh compared to 1/2, 1/4 ??

does anyone no
Old 25 June 2003 | 01:38 PM
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Well a full tank obviously weighs 2 x 1/2 a tank and 4 times a 1/4 tank.
Old 25 June 2003 | 01:39 PM
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I would guess that a billy can full (Gallon) is about 8 lbs
Do the maths from that.

8 lbs is only a guess could be more

Adam

Edited for eclipses wise words LOL

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Old 25 June 2003 | 01:46 PM
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That makes it 1lb per pint, 1.76lb per litre, 88 lbs for 50 litres, which is 40kg. Seems about right.
A 30kg weight saving is quite a bit.
Old 25 June 2003 | 01:49 PM
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Mr Eclipse,

thanx for your contribution, what would we all do without u??

RB5037, do u no the size of the tank - gallons?

does no one else notice this or is the difference not that significant?
Old 25 June 2003 | 02:17 PM
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1 gallon of fuel weighs 6lbs

The Impreza has a 60 litre fuel tank

1 gallon = 4.456 litres so 1 litre weighs 1.34Lbs

A full tank of fuel weighs 80.79Lbs or 36.64Kg

1/4 tank weighs 9.16Kg
1/2 tank weighs 18.32Kg
3/4 tank weighs 27.48Kg
full tank weighs 36.64Kg
Old 25 June 2003 | 02:26 PM
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My guess work sounds about right GOLD STAR for me then. And they say fishermen always exsagerrate sp?
And there's me thinking this topic wouldn't move

he he
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Edited due to reading 6Lbs for a gallon...whats 2 Lbs between friends

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Old 25 June 2003 | 02:42 PM
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Sorry John, but 1 gallon is 4.544litres!!! 568ml in a pint!!!!!


LOL

Old 25 June 2003 | 02:53 PM
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ah but is optimax heavier than other petrol due to the extra rons in it :
Old 25 June 2003 | 04:29 PM
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bugger, just goes to show some websites cant be trusted. LOL

1 gallon is actually 4.5460 litre so you are slightly wrong too.
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DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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