Third time - oops!

On my days off, we sometimes head in to Omaha to eat, or to Council Bluffs try out the Casino. I also like to fill up with gas in Omaha because gas is usually cheaper there.

1st time - Ok: A while back as we started off, I noticed the gas gauge was getting low. So I flipped on the "Miles until empty" display. It showed we had plenty of gas to get there, about 35 miles one way. However, on the way back I wanted to stay on Dodge street because I can go all the way home without having to stop. Getting off to get gas means going down a street that is full of stop lights. It was getting into rush hour traffic, which isn't any fun. So I checked the handy "Miles until empty" display and it showed we had enough to get all the way home. I could stay on the fast road and fill up at home.

2nd time - Ok: A few weeks later, the gauge was getting low again as we were heading out of town. The "Miles until empty" display showed we again had enough to make it there. This time we filled up in Omaha on the way home to save a few cents. As it turned out, it was the same price as at home. I sometimes wonder why we make such a big deal out of filling up where gas is 2 or 3 cents cheaper. If I put in 15 gallons, that means I only save 30 to 45 cents. That's hardly worth risking running out of gas just to find it a little cheaper.

3rd time - Oops: Monday we made the trip again. This time the "Miles until empty" showed we wouldn't make it. So we filled up before we left town. You may be thinking I should be planning ahead a little more so I'm not always on low. I suppose you are right. But since I don't, the "Miles until empty" feature sure is great. It means not having to hold my breath after I hear the beep and the "Low gas" indicator comes on. I've gone as low as "zero" on the display without running out just to test it. So it seems quite accurate. I like the Miles until empty feature!