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RE: Fuel guage - Beemer Guy_imp - 08-08-2016
(08-08-2016, 01:15 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote:I've been told this is better because it also keeps the pump cooler (cooled by fuel) vs. running it right down to the reserve. Whether it's true or not, I don't know....(08-08-2016, 12:14 PM)NightRider_imp Wrote: I'm guessing "your mileage may vary" and so since I hate pushing, then when it gets to two bars I look around for gas just in case since I'm mostly in the boonies when I ride.I've been told this is better because it also keeps the pump cooler (cooled by fuel) vs. running it right down to the reserve. Whether it's true or not, I don't know....
Does that make me a wuss?
This applies to cars as well as motorcycles. And as far as I know, it is true, although I suspect that the temperature of the gasoline is about the same as the air that replaces it.