Need answers about my new Monte!
#1
06-19-2012, 01:48 AM
Need answers about my new Monte!
Hey there guys, so I'm still new here, and to the Monte Carlo world, and I've got a few questions since my 2004 SS didn't come with an owners manual.
Question 1)
What grade of gasoline does a 2004 Super Sport (Non super charged) use? I've used both regular and midgrade and haven't noticed any difference from the engine
Question 2)
How accurate is the overhead console computer? It tells me I'm getting great MPG, even at speeds like 80mph on a flat roadway. Is the average MPG, range in miles, and Fuel consumed settings accurate?
Question 3)
How far can I drive once the "Low fuel" light comes on?
Question 1)
What grade of gasoline does a 2004 Super Sport (Non super charged) use? I've used both regular and midgrade and haven't noticed any difference from the engine
Question 2)
How accurate is the overhead console computer? It tells me I'm getting great MPG, even at speeds like 80mph on a flat roadway. Is the average MPG, range in miles, and Fuel consumed settings accurate?
Question 3)
How far can I drive once the "Low fuel" light comes on?
#2
06-19-2012, 09:21 AM
Hey there guys, so I'm still new here, and to the Monte Carlo world, and I've got a few questions since my 2004 SS didn't come with an owners manual.
Question 1)
What grade of gasoline does a 2004 Super Sport (Non super charged) use? I've used both regular and midgrade and haven't noticed any difference from the engine Answer: You only need to use regular gas
Question 2)
How accurate is the overhead console computer? It tells me I'm getting great MPG, even at speeds like 80mph on a flat roadway. Is the average MPG, range in miles, and Fuel consumed settings accurate?
Answer: It was pretty close in my 05 & 06 Monte Carlo...
Question 3)
How far can I drive once the "Low fuel" light comes on?
Answer: "As far as you can"
Seriously, I would get fuel when the low fuel light comes on 
Yes, because when your gas tank gets low 
theres a chance of your fuel pump picking up the debris that's in the bottom of your tank & that can be a costly repair & loss of time while it's being repair...I found it much better to `be safe ~> then Sorry..4-Sure
Question 1)
What grade of gasoline does a 2004 Super Sport (Non super charged) use? I've used both regular and midgrade and haven't noticed any difference from the engine Answer: You only need to use regular gas
Question 2)
How accurate is the overhead console computer? It tells me I'm getting great MPG, even at speeds like 80mph on a flat roadway. Is the average MPG, range in miles, and Fuel consumed settings accurate?
Answer: It was pretty close in my 05 & 06 Monte Carlo...
Question 3)
How far can I drive once the "Low fuel" light comes on?
Answer: "As far as you can"
Seriously, I would get fuel when the low fuel light comes on Yes, because when your gas tank gets low theres a chance of your fuel pump picking up the debris that's in the bottom of your tank & that can be a costly repair & loss of time while it's being repair...I found it much better to `be safe ~> then Sorry..4-Sure*Note; Your tank capacity is 17 gallons...When your fuel light appears, get gas & fill your tank & see how many gallons it takes...Once you have that # number (subtract that # from 17 & it will tell you the answer on how much gas was remaining when your fuel light comes on...
Oh, what is your average MPG ? How many miles on your Monte Carlo ?
Look forward to your future contributions to the MCF
Last edited by Space; 06-19-2012 at 09:32 AM.
#3
06-19-2012, 02:53 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
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Use regular unless your car is knocking badly.
I don't think the overheads are fairly accurate. I like to use the tripometer and do my own math every fill-up.
You have about 50 miles depending on your driving condition
I don't think the overheads are fairly accurate. I like to use the tripometer and do my own math every fill-up.
You have about 50 miles depending on your driving condition
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