Strange question, how long for a Fiero to run a tank to empty while idling ? by CoolBlue87GT
Started on : 05-14-2011 12:52 AM
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Last post by : Danyel on 05-14-2011 11:12 AM
May 14th, 2011
CoolBlue87GT Member Posts: 8399 From: Punta Gorda, Florida, USA Registered: Apr 2001
While I was waiting in the drive in line at the bank, enjoying the a/c, and the sound of the engine idling, my mind drifted to a strange question. I wondered how long would it take for a Fiero to run a full tank of fuel to empty while just idling ? Any guesses ? A day , a week ?
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
quote Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT: While I was waiting in the drive in line at the bank, enjoying the a/c, and the sound of the engine idling, my mind drifted to a strange question. I wondered how long would it take for a Fiero to run a full tank of fuel to empty while just idling ? Any guesses ? A day , a week ?
The answer is highly dependent on what engine is in said Fiero.
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GADJet Member Posts: 1466 From: Star City, AR, USA Registered: Sep 2010
Depends on what motor you have in it. Duke long time, V6 less time, V8 even shorter. But I just have to ask, why would you want to know this? Waiting to see that about like watching paint dry. LOL
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MaxCubes Member Posts: 693 From: El Paso, TX Registered: Aug 2004
I would guess that would take 48 hours.... .....it should also be noted that idling for extended periods is not healthy for gas engines
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CoolBlue87GT Member Posts: 8399 From: Punta Gorda, Florida, USA Registered: Apr 2001
quote Originally posted by GADJet: But I just have to ask, why would you want to know this?
Actually, it's kind of weird, was imagining a disaster where if you exited the car, you would die. Was thinking, how long you would have to survive.
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mattwa Member Posts: 7106 From: Lorain, Ohio Registered: Sep 2008
quote Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT: Actually, it's kind of weird, was imagining a disaster where if you exited the car, you would die. Was thinking, how long you would have to survive.
You getting an idea from the Saw movies?
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MaxCubes Member Posts: 693 From: El Paso, TX Registered: Aug 2004
quote Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT: Actually, it's kind of weird, was imagining a disaster where if you exited the car, you would die. Was thinking, how long you would have to survive.
Hey... maybe... there is all this talk of the world ending in 2012
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Danyel Member Posts: 6087 From: Lévis, Québec, Canada Registered: Sep 2008
mine wouldn't last overnight .... but who cares.... gas is over $7.00 a gallon here so I'll never leave it running for more than 2 minutes
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Kevin87FieroGT Member Posts: 1202 From: Michigan Registered: Nov 2010
Makes for lousy gas mileage! So, what else is on your mind?
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Jake_Dragon Member Posts: 32846 From: USA Registered: Jan 2001
Some math guy will have to correct my estimate 9 miles = 1 gallon of gas Tank holds 9 gallons of gas 9 gallons = 81 miles @ 45 mph average 81 divided by 9 = 1.8 hours per gallon 1.8 hpg x 9 gallons or 16.2 hours?
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skuzzbomer Member Posts: 7492 From: Nashville Registered: Sep 2009
quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: Some math guy will have to correct my estimate 9 miles = 1 gallon of gas Tank holds 9 gallons of gas 9 gallons = 81 miles @ 45 mph average 81 divided by 9 = 1.8 hours per gallon 1.8 hpg x 9 gallons or 16.2 hours?
You don't idle at 2000rpm... also, only 9mpg?
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Jake_Dragon Member Posts: 32846 From: USA Registered: Jan 2001
quote Originally posted by skuzzbomer: You don't idle at 2000rpm... also, only 9mpg?
Small block chevy with some work done to it.
You are right on the idle I was figuring based on the mpg and my drive to work and a lot of stop and go traffic and lights. I dont do well pulling away from lights
its just too tempting and I didnt build the car to ***** about the MPG lol
Math is not my strong point
but I try.
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Danyel Member Posts: 6087 From: Lévis, Québec, Canada Registered: Sep 2008
all I can say is mine's an 5.7L ... gas mileage is not a my concern .....you just can't beat the sound of a V8 pushing your a$$ around town
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