Fuel Tank Capacity
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From: san jose, Ca
Fuel Tank Capacity
How about a 86 ranger base model 2.3 EFI 5spd? I ran out of gas,put in one Gal., went to station filled up only took 11.5 Gals. Chilton says fuel capacity 15 Gals. or is this another mistake in a long line of mistakes in the Chilton rag.
THX in advance
Dad
THX in advance
Dad
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From: Ventura ,ca. (near L.A.)
The pumps here in CA are really chinsie. They cut off way early. I can get about 1.5 more gallons in my truck after the pump clicks. In my 78' silverado it will take about 2-3 more gallons after it clicks. The pump are like that out here to avoid spillage.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
I live in Ca. also, and I ran the tank out again to see how much I could put in, 1 Gal. from can and 11.5 from pump doing exactly what Jim said, so must only 12 or 13 Gals.. anybody ever put in a 17 Gal. tank? What is involved? Will my stock wiring and plumbing work or have to be extended? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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From: Virginia
My stock tank was a 17 gallon. It cracked a couple years ago and I just bought a replacement 17 gallon. Oh yea, but this is an 88' Supercab.
I think the most I have put in it was like 15+ gallons since it always seems to have 1-2 gallons still in it when it starts to sputter.
I think the most I have put in it was like 15+ gallons since it always seems to have 1-2 gallons still in it when it starts to sputter.
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From: Sioux Falls SD
My 1988 Supercab had the puny 14.5 gal. tank, it really sucked on road trips. My 95 supercab had a 20 gal. and my 1999 supercab that I currently have has a 19.5 gal.
GAs light came on today and just like clock work 14.6 gal. went in. I really have tun a long time with the light on to get over 17 in it.
GAs light came on today and just like clock work 14.6 gal. went in. I really have tun a long time with the light on to get over 17 in it.
