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Fuel Tank Size

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tiredmechanic, Jan 12, 2018.

  1. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    tiredmechanic

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    I'm trying to calibrate my Ultragauge and need to know what size the fuel tank is. Any help is appreciated!

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  2. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    evoviii1220

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  3. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    That's what I found online, wanted to confirm.

    Thanks
     
  4. Jan 12, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    timothom

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    I've ran mine dangerously low and I don't think I quite managed to get 20 in it.

    21 sounds about right...
     
  5. Jan 12, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    21.1 US gallons. Roughly 80 liters.
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2018 at 11:15 AM
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  8. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    Yeah the most I've ever been able to put in mine is about 18
     
  9. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    21.

    Its listed in the owner's manual BTW
     
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  10. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    Same here.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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  12. Jan 12, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    21.1 is the volume listed in the owners manual and the specs online. I've put about 20.5 in mine a few times.
     
  13. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    I don't have one, bought the truck used.
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2018 at 11:12 PM
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    Did you try google?
     
  15. Jan 13, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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    Since you’ve pushed it, any idea how much is actually left once the orange gas light comes on? Seems to be a few gallons..
     
  16. Jan 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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    There are threads on this topic.
     
  17. Jan 13, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    I know, don’t really care that much. Just wanted to ask that guy.
     
  18. Jan 13, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    It holds 21.1
    The light comes on when you've used 17 gallons.
    The gas gauge itself is not that accurate.
    The 4.0 gets EPA mileage of 18-20, until you start to adapt your vehicle with big wheels, big tires, gear ratios, extra weight. Or drive thru rocks, mud and snow all day.
    There is only one known gas tank replacement, that takes up the room of the spare tire. Expensive and hard to get. There are no proven ways to get better mileage with gadgets. Just a lighter foot.
    The gas filter is in the gas tank with the fuel pump.
     
  19. Jan 14, 2018 at 1:47 AM
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    My fuel light usually comes on at about 17.5 gallons. I usually fill up with between 18.5 and 19.5 gallons to the first click on the gas pump.
     
  20. Jun 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    I usually get 50+ miles in town and 80 on the hwy when the light comes on. 4cyl pretty easy on gas.
     

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