Fuel Tank Capcity?

[DBurdett]

I have a 2006 Quad Cab with a short box and I was wondering what the total capacity of the fuel tank is.



I know what is quoted in specs, but is that filling the tank upto the fuel tank neck, or just until it shuts off. I know that my vehicle will take at least 3 gallons after the pump first shuts off.



It hard to determine your fuel range without running the tank to empty, which Itry to avoid.



Thanks

 

[Grizzly]

The object here is to be consistent. Each time I fill my fuel tank, I fill it till it stops, wait 20 seconds, then squeeze in another $2. 00 worth. I do exactly the same procedure each time I fill up. You can squeeze in more then $2. 00 if you want, just do the same each time.

 

[roperteacher]

Grizzly, only problem I see with that is the price of fuel will affect how much $2 is. Out here in Calif that might get you half a gallon!!

 

[Grizzly]

Grizzly, only problem I see with that is the price of fuel will affect how much $2 is. Out here in Calif that might get you half a gallon!!

Then squeeze in one more gallon after the pump first stops. Just be consistent.

 

[scootergmc]

I have a 2006 Quad Cab with a short box and I was wondering what the total capacity of the fuel tank is.



I know what is quoted in specs, but is that filling the tank upto the fuel tank neck, or just until it shuts off. I know that my vehicle will take at least 3 gallons after the pump first shuts off.



It hard to determine your fuel range without running the tank to empty, which Itry to avoid.



Thanks

You need to get the Fuel Tank vent kit to be accurate. .

 

[bighornram]

Grizzly, only problem I see with that is the price of fuel will affect how much $2 is. Out here in Calif that might get you half a gallon!!

New Mexico now has the dubious distinction of having the highest fuel prices.

 

[JHardwick]

You need to get the Fuel Tank vent kit to be accurate. .

That's not true.

 

[Grizzly]

That's not true.

I don't think so either!

 

[Grizzly]

New Mexico now has the dubious distinction of having the highest fuel prices.

According to Flying J there are many other States more expensive then NM for diesel, such Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Idaho and other states in the midwest.



Go to, flying j.com and click on diesel

 

[DocDetonancour]

wouldn´t the amount of foaming, lever adjustment, etc. screw this method also<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

 

[Grizzly]

Foaming is the reason I wait 20 seconds or more before I squeeze in another gallon.

 

[scootergmc]

That's not true.

Well true, you could take an extra 15 minutes waiting for foam, topping off and purging air to get an accurate reading on mpg.



Just because it clicks off doesn't mean it's at the same level every time. The FTV kit fills the tank quickly and to the brim. It's as accurate as can be.

 

[scootergmc]

And FWIW, the most I've put in my tank after installing the FTV is 34. 5 gallons.

 

[MAshley]

been to 34 gallons before... . High speed pump, at flying J. truck was still running oh an no vent kit, I just pump and leave.

 

[JHardwick]

Well true, you could take an extra 15 minutes waiting for foam, topping off and purging air to get an accurate reading on mpg.



Just because it clicks off doesn't mean it's at the same level every time. The FTV kit fills the tank quickly and to the brim. It's as accurate as can be.

I fill it til it clicks, lift the nozzle a bit, hand feed another gallon until it clicks again and call it done.



I burn 1-2 tanks a day and only do the math after 100-150 gallons or so and my numbers are as accurate as it gets.



In fact, I could fill it and record odometer reading. And over the next couple of days, just prepay a certain dollar amount not worrying if it's full, but recording how many gallons I'm pumping. Then after say 1,500 miles or so, fill it, record the odometer reading, and be just as accurate as you.

 

[scootergmc]

I fill it til it clicks, lift the nozzle a bit, hand feed another gallon until it clicks again and call it done.



I burn 1-2 tanks a day and only do the math after 100-150 gallons or so and my numbers are as accurate as it gets.



In fact, I could fill it and record odometer reading. And over the next couple of days, just prepay a certain dollar amount not worrying if it's full, but recording how many gallons I'm pumping. Then after say 1,500 miles or so, fill it, record the odometer reading, and be just as accurate as you.

Your first option has too many variables to be exact. Your numbers are as accurate as your foam.



Your second option will give you more correct result- If you fill a set amount each time, and never go over. And why have to wait to 3 tanks to figure it out? It's easy enough just to install the FTV and fill it to the brim each time. Peace of mind, fast, and completely accurate.

 

[JHardwick]

Your first option has too many variables to be exact. Your numbers are as accurate as your foam.

This is just a normal trip to the pump, not meant as calculating mileage.

Your second option will give you more correct result- If you fill a set amount each time, and never go over. And why have to wait to 3 tanks to figure it out? It's easy enough just to install the FTV and fill it to the brim each time. Peace of mind, fast, and completely accurate.

I never calculate a single tank. Calculating a single tank is worthless to me.

 

[scootergmc]

I never calculate a single tank. Calculating a single tank is worthless to me.

I suppose it would, burning one to two tanks per day...



But to the OP I think it's beneficial.

 

[Turbo_Bob]

The short bed tanks are 34 gallons, I have filled up 34. 5 gallons on fumes one time to the third click.



I have since did the fuel tank mod, and the tank holds 37. 75 gallons to the first click.

 

[JHardwick]

Thats cool TB, but the claim was that you needed the mod to be able to figure mileage correctly.