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      07-27-2016, 12:02 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
From what I know, that is incorrect. The fuel gauge reads whatever is in the tank and is usually rather accurate. Each tick mark is worth 10 liters. The range is extrapolated from what is left in the tank and your driving style.

When you drive aggressively around a track, the fuel splashes all over the place falsifying the fuel gauge reading, which invariably has an effect on range. Further, since you are driving aggressively around the track, you will see a much shorter range. I get the 50km warning with well over 10 liters in the tank.
But I'm sure I get this on the motorway aswell

I'll pay more attention next time it gets low
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