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How many gallons to fill gas-tank?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Farmer-J, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    Farmer-J

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    What is the capacity of the stock gas tank?

    I use an app that helps me budget, and I wanted to plug in an estimate of gas usage but haven't had a chance to fill up yet.

    As always, thanks! :)
     
  2. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:55 PM
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    did you read your owners manual?
    Did you search google?
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    It’s not a secret...


    This is NOT worthy of a thread.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:59 PM
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    Sorry guy.

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  5. Dec 11, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    Page 572 of the Owners Manual. Section 9 Specification. 21.1 Gallons.Screenshot_20191211-220917_Drive.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 11, 2019 at 11:56 PM
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    @Farmer-J I have had the taco tell me that I had about 15 miles till empty. I went to fill it up and the pump stopped around 18.3/18.4 gallons. I have a 21.1 gallon tank.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    Or a simple Google search
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    That's just a computer guess.

    Some are accurate-ish, some not so much. Too many variables to bet your next stopping point on.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    That’s about right for me. 3 gallons per 15 miles
     
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    Manufacturers put in a safety margin so folks will gas up before the tank is completely empty. One reason I have often heard is because of the in tank fuel pumps needing fuel for lubrication and cooling. Run them dry and you can have problems. I tend to believe the manufacturers did it because they don't want to see the highways clogged with idiots walking around with gas cans because their too stupid to pay attention to the fuel gauge.
     
  12. Dec 12, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    Yeah I assume the computer is not super accurate. I just remembered the first time I filled up my taco (a couple of weeks ago) and it was at about 19 miles left and it filled to just over 18 gallons.
     
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    Agreed!
     
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    Depends on how empty it is
     
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    Maybe he is hauling up 500 lbs. worth of gear up mostly a 10* incline for a decent amount of miles?
     
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    Perfect response. Seriously
     
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    Anyone else pump 93 octane and "feel" a difference (as opposed to 87 octane)
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    For the price, there is no reason to use premium. Really doesn’t have any actual benefits
     
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