Maybe I ran it so low that the fuel filter was drained also.
I was so glad I made it to that fuel stop. 
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| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel tank size |
I almost ran out of fuel running across country last week. I started out at Missoula, MT and then I started looking for a fuel fill some time after passing Spoken, WA. When the fuel light came on I was 35 mile from Moses Lake and didn't think I would make it that far but I did. When I filled up, the tank took 21.3 gallons. I thought that we had a 20 gallon tank so I can't figure how much more could go in than that even if filling the full neck. Is it common for services station to pad thier pumps. I didn't expect great mileage from pulling a 3,000 lbs trailer, but mostly got more than the 14 MPG I got this fill up. 300/21.3=14.08 I know I streached this tank but it looks like it took 6% more that it should. Has anybody else experiance putting in 21+ gallons of fuel in their tank?? |
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| Author: | RTStabler51 [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:56 pm ] |
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IIRC, its 20.5 tank then throw in the filler neck. When the fuel light comes on you have about 2.5 gallons of fuel left FWIW. |
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| Author: | DZL_LOU [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:02 pm ] |
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The CRD actually has a larger tank than 20 gallons. I don't have my spec sheet with me handy but I think it's either 21.5 or 22.0 gallons. I remember reading it on the window sticker, but of course I can't now find that either to validate. |
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| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:03 pm ] |
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Maybe I ran it so low that the fuel filter was drained also. I was so glad I made it to that fuel stop.
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| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:05 pm ] |
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DZL_LOU wrote: The CRD actually has a larger tank than 20 gallons. I don't have my spec sheet with me handy but I think it's either 21.5 or 22.0 gallons. I remember reading it on the window sticker, but of course I can't now find that either to validate.
I have my window sticker in the glove box or on my desk at my Delaware home. I have to check the glove box tomorrow. |
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| Author: | Joe Romas [ Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:30 am ] |
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When I dropped my tank to put the original fuel guage float on the cummins lift pump I determined it's total capacity is 22.5 gallons. Others have arriived at this figure also 
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| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:39 am ] |
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Joe Romas wrote: When I dropped my tank to put the original fuel guage float on the cummins lift pump I determined it's total capacity is 22.5 gallons. Others have arriived at this figure also
If that is true, that means that I had a gallon to spare, heck maybe next time I go to the next exit. NOT!! 
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| Author: | longview [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:34 am ] |
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Joe Romas wrote: When I dropped my tank to put the original fuel guage float on the cummins lift pump I determined it's total capacity is 22.5 gallons. Others have arriived at this figure also
Like Joe, I measured 22.5 when I dropped mine, too. My light comes on at just shy of 19 gallons used. |
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| Author: | tulsa [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:19 pm ] |
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My '05 shows 20.5 on the build sheet and in the manual. I suspect it will hold at least another gallon. I would be interested in finding a higher capacity tank to fit in the same spot. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:35 pm ] |
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Several places in Australia do long range tanks - but they're expensive http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32990&highlight=long+range+tank |
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| Author: | BlackLibertyCRD [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:48 pm ] |
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Finally got to look at the sticker and it claims it have a 20.5 gallons tank. Maybe I had to pump the air back in first then the fuel. 
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| Author: | tulsa [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:02 pm ] |
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ATXKJ wrote: Several places in Australia do long range tanks - but they're expensive
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32990&highlight=long+range+tank I would love to have 30 gallon tank, but not for over $1000. Lewis |
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| Author: | tulsa [ Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank size |
I once put in 22.9 gallons and another time 22.1. 22.9 gallons was a dead stick landing at the Murphy station at 111th and Memorial in Tulsa. Lewis |
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| Author: | FlyingMonkees [ Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank size |
I'll help muddy the waters a bit. The build sheet for my 2005 under "Standard Equipment" lists it having a 20.5 gallon tank, but under "Optional Equipment" it says "3.5 Additional Gallons of Diesel"...so 24? |
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| Author: | WWDiesel [ Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank size |
FlyingMonkees wrote: I'll help muddy the waters a bit. The build sheet for my 2005 under "Standard Equipment" lists it having a 20.5 gallon tank, but under "Optional Equipment" it says "3.5 Additional Gallons of Diesel"...so 24? What it means: 20.5 gal. capacity fuel tank, and they put 3.5 gal.s of diesel fuel in the tank at the factory. It does not mean a larger tank! 
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| Author: | layback40 [ Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel tank size |
Comon trick with a plastic tank is to take it out & leave it out in the hot sun for a day & block all the openings & put a little pressure in it. Easy to gain an extra gallon. Just dont overdo it! |
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