The last bit lasts longer rule.

[waynne]

This rule applies to everything i can think of from Toothpaste tubes to Petrol in your tank. Why is it that the last bit always lasts longer? Does this demonstrate our wastefulness or our stinginess?

Can you think of anything this rule does not apply to? Is this the reason that the fuel tank guage is biased towards the full end when it gives readings.

[Izo Azlion]

I think its slightly bias, so you're less prone to running out... but maybe we drive frugally on the way towards the end of the fuel gauge? I know I do a bit at least...

[Prince]

It's because we are all stingy and don't want to buy new if we don't have to!

[Izo Azlion]

I recently found out that the Golf takes 14.5 Gallons, but the display only counts 13.5 gallons.

Apparantly it'll drive for another 20 miles or so beyond the comp saying 0.

[pgarner]

that 1 gallon will be the reserve tank. it should be when the fuel light comes on