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> I'm increasingly convinced this is a generational thing Begs the question, what generation are you part of then? I'm millennial I guess (born early 90s), an
by diggan 2y ago
> I'm increasingly convinced this is a generational thing
Begs the question, what generation are you part of then?
I'm millennial I guess (born early 90s), and I also try to keep my tank somewhat topped up in case I have to go somewhere quickly were I wouldn't have time to hunt down a gas-station to refill at on the way.
I wouldn't flip out if it wasn't though, and plenty of times my tank been close to empty before taking my ass to a gas-station, just the general idea to keep the tank somewhat non-empty.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> what generation are you part of then? Millenial, too. The generations I observed this in are X to Boomer. What I'm getting at is the anxiety part of tank/range anxiety more than the behaviour. Like, if we're going to the supermarket (2 miles away), are on a time budget, the car has 50+ miles of gas in it, and there are multiple stations a mile away, filling up isn't a priority.
- macintux 2y agoThere are, however, reasons why allowing the tank to drop near empty is problematic completely independent of range anxiety. Cold weather can freeze condensation in the tank. A dirty tank can clog up the gas filter.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> Cold weather can freeze condensation in the tank. A dirty tank can clog up the gas filter I didn't think of this. These undoubtedly plague older cars, and cars that were parked outside overnight, both of which someone older will have experienced more.