What is the most gallon's you've put in your 3rd gen?

Jeff_M · 10-10-2005, 07:40 AM

The manual says that the 3rd gen tank holds 18.5 gallons. I've run 325 miles between fillups, and was only able to put 16 gallons in. The fuel light was on for about 35-40 miles, so I wasn't about to push it any further. What's the most you guys have put in?!

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bamachem · 10-10-2005, 07:51 AM

i've put in 19.2, but it was sputtering as i pulled into the gas station and i usually shake the runner a bit and squeeze in another gallon or so after the pump cuts off the first time...

ErikJeanna · 10-10-2005, 08:02 AM

Always 15+ when I'm below the empty line. I've never hit 16 gallons. I think I can actually go alot farther even though my needle is bouncing below the empty line. But I don't chance it.

FilthyRich · 10-10-2005, 08:11 AM

15.8 in the wife's 99. I got over 300 miles on that tank too.

99_Runner · 10-10-2005, 08:17 AM

16 I think.

Jeff_M · 10-10-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

i've put in 19.2, but it was sputtering as i pulled into the gas station and i usually shake the runner a bit and squeeze in another gallon or so after the pump cuts off the first time...

So you got 19.2 in an 18.5 gallon tank?! I really feel like I'm about to run out once I hit 16. I have been getting fairly good gas mileage lately (as far as 4runners go!) and comfortably put 320 miles on before filling. I've heard it's bad to take it too low (drawing sediment off of the bottom of the tank), but how low is too low? If I still have 2.5 gallons to go, is this harmful?

bamachem · 10-10-2005, 10:30 AM

i was running low and totally forgot to fill up and literally didn't think about it until it started sputtering on the interstate. i was at an exit, so i immediately took it and pretty much coasted into the closest station.

18.5 is the "usable" capacity of the tank. you have some buffer volume in the expansion bubble, plus the capacity of the filler tube.

it's best if you fill up with a couple gallons left. i usually fill up when the light comes on and don't go more than 20 or 30 miles with it on.

Lone4runner · 10-10-2005, 10:46 AM

never above 15 gallons

mark_fit · 10-10-2005, 10:48 AM

last night driving to AZ from Co.

I was running LOW LOW

light was on for 36miles.

I got in 20.2gallons

I was not worried of running out BC I had a full can of fuel with me.

JimmyK · 10-10-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

i was running low and totally forgot to fill up and literally didn't think about it until it started sputtering on the interstate. i was at an exit, so i immediately took it and pretty much coasted into the closest station.

18.5 is the "usable" capacity of the tank. you have some buffer, plus the capacity of the filler tube.

it's best if you fill up with a couple gallons left. i usually fill up when the light comes on and don't go more than 20 or 30 miles with it on.

Andy do you think there is any sediment settling at the bottom of our tanks, I mean it's been 6 years and 90,000m? and could that ever get sucked in and get caught in the fuel filter by letting it run all the way to LOW LOW E liek it was sputtering for you?

nermalgod · 10-10-2005, 11:01 AM

I had a girlfriend (operative word being HAD) who never had more than half a tank of gas at any time. She would regularly drive her RAV4 for a week after her gas light came on. It was real tiresome getting a call twice a month, "Could you bring me a Jerry can to such and such an intersection, I ran out of gas. Hurry too because I'm blocking traffic."

I have a long drive in front of me so I'm tempted to fill up my jerrys and run the truck dry just to see how far I can get on one tank. Who here thinks I can do 400 miles driving conservatively?

A second tank is definitely in my future. I want to have a comfortable 500-600 mile radius when I need it. Murphy’s Law; No matter how many mpg, or how large your tank, you'll need to fill up in the most ritzy tourist town causing you to shell out inordinate amounts of dough.

msw0085 · 10-10-2005, 11:03 AM

well my manual says that the gas tank holds 15.4 imperial gallons and 18.5 "gallons"

I never fill up before the idiot light comes on, and I always get between 14 - 15.x gallons in..

Localmotion · 10-10-2005, 11:16 AM

the most ive put in was 15. and my gauge was below the line. hmm...odd

DavidA · 10-10-2005, 11:19 AM

17.5 gals.

Roadtripr · 10-10-2005, 11:20 AM

I have managed to get in 18.9 gallons once. Normally I go 30-40 miles after the empty light goes on and then I can fill up about 16 gallons (300 or so miles total). Never liked driving too much with the empty light on, especially not when the wife and kid is along with me.

marko3xl3 · 10-10-2005, 11:20 AM

15.585 Gallons. And I only get about 240 miles a tank. Ugh.

2000t4r · 10-10-2005, 12:15 PM

I have only been able to get 14 gallons in the tank. That is with the needle at the bottom of the E line. I have only been able to get about 293 miles total out of a tank of gas at best. I need to fix my damn needle with the TSB since it is reading very wrong.

Gangus2006 · 10-10-2005, 12:38 PM

~13 gallons after riding the light for 2 days waiting for a paycheck...

ecchamberlin · 10-10-2005, 12:46 PM

The most I have put in at a fill up is 17.2 gallons. I usually get about 315miles out of a tank on the highway and only 275 in the city.

bamachem · 10-10-2005, 01:55 PM

i WISH i had a 300+ mile range. i can usually make it about 230-250 miles and i'm dry.

however, as soon as i can get my rear bumper made, i've found a 16 gallon auxillary tank that i'm thinking about adding. i already have the onboard air suspension that's going in this week to handle the extra 100# of fuel back there + about 30-40 # for the tank, so that's not an issue.

at about 17.5 MPG, it would give me an effective cruising range of about 560 miles BEFORE the gas light even came on!

the down side is that @ $2.50 a gallon, a fill-up of 36 gallons would be about $90!

nermalgod · 10-10-2005, 02:10 PM

bamachem:

What, where, and how much for the aux. tank?

A big reason why I want one is so I don't have to carry sand tubes in winter for added traction. I can just keep the tank full.

bamachem · 10-10-2005, 02:19 PM

it's a marine tank...

i'm still working out the details... there will be a writeup w/ pics when it happens.

first things first...

1. finish air suspension setup
2. custom rear bumper w/ tire carrier
3. cut out spare crossmember and start on aux tank...

i have several options at this point, ranging in size from 16 gallons to 27 gallons. i don't want to get too big due to weight...

gapguy · 10-10-2005, 02:29 PM

I never put in more than 18 gallons. My gas light was *always* on..the primary reason for selling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangus2006

~13 gallons after riding the light for 2 days waiting for a paycheck...

Can't you dip into the $30k fund for a new car?

Athansinis · 10-10-2005, 03:56 PM

Just put in 15 gallons at 300 miles for $45

zeik · 10-10-2005, 06:39 PM

Just squeezed in 17.5 of 89 for a cool $49... urg...

10-10-2005, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
ErikJeanna Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 643	Always 15+ when I'm below the empty line. I've never hit 16 gallons. I think I can actually go alot farther even though my needle is bouncing below the empty line. But I don't chance it. __________________ DON'T SHOOT! I'm an involuntary traitor to the Toyota world. This WAS my Toyota... a loaded 1998 4Runner SR5 2wd Check out my Sound Domain web page to see it in all it's glory!

10-10-2005, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
99_Runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 1,115	16 I think. __________________ Drew 99 4Runner SR5, auto, 3.4 V6, factory rear locker, 265/75 Yokohama Geolander AT+II Stock for now, but hopefully not for long.

10-10-2005, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	i was running low and totally forgot to fill up and literally didn't think about it until it started sputtering on the interstate. i was at an exit, so i immediately took it and pretty much coasted into the closest station. 18.5 is the "usable" capacity of the tank. you have some buffer volume in the expansion bubble, plus the capacity of the filler tube. it's best if you fill up with a couple gallons left. i usually fill up when the light comes on and don't go more than 20 or 30 miles with it on. Last edited by bamachem; 10-10-2005 at 10:47 AM.

10-10-2005, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lone4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 608	never above 15 gallons __________________ ED 1999 4Rnr Ltd, Deckplate mod, R Diff Breather. ISR, Hella 500, Cobra 18WXSTII, Denso IR plugs, Magellan GPS, Sirius, 285/75R17 Firestone Destination MT, Wheelers Type B 16x8 Black rims, K&N Filter, TJM T17 Bumper w SS Bumper brackets w/ shackle hangers, 1st gen Roll cage, SS Extended pan hard bar, SS Diff Drop, Stainless Steel Goodridge Brake Lines, Hellas 500, 2"BL, Budbuilt Skidplates, SAWS, OME 891, OME N86,FF sliders, 15 lb Co2 Ultimate air, Ammo tank(for storage:), Optima Red top

10-10-2005, 10:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
mark_fit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Glendale, AZ/Glenwood Springs, CO Posts: 413	last night driving to AZ from Co. I was running LOW LOW light was on for 36miles. I got in 20.2gallons I was not worried of running out BC I had a full can of fuel with me. __________________ Y2K 4runner. With a bunch of stuff.

10-10-2005, 07:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	i've put in 19.2, but it was sputtering as i pulled into the gas station and i usually shake the runner a bit and squeeze in another gallon or so after the pump cuts off the first time...

10-10-2005, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
nermalgod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 245	I had a girlfriend (operative word being HAD) who never had more than half a tank of gas at any time. She would regularly drive her RAV4 for a week after her gas light came on. It was real tiresome getting a call twice a month, "Could you bring me a Jerry can to such and such an intersection, I ran out of gas. Hurry too because I'm blocking traffic." I have a long drive in front of me so I'm tempted to fill up my jerrys and run the truck dry just to see how far I can get on one tank. Who here thinks I can do 400 miles driving conservatively? A second tank is definitely in my future. I want to have a comfortable 500-600 mile radius when I need it. Murphy’s Law; No matter how many mpg, or how large your tank, you'll need to fill up in the most ritzy tourist town causing you to shell out inordinate amounts of dough.

10-10-2005, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	well my manual says that the gas tank holds 15.4 imperial gallons and 18.5 "gallons" I never fill up before the idiot light comes on, and I always get between 14 - 15.x gallons in.. __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

10-10-2005, 11:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 0	the most ive put in was 15. and my gauge was below the line. hmm...odd

10-10-2005, 11:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
DavidA Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 919	17.5 gals. __________________ 2002 Stellar Blue 4Runner Sport Edition Cold Air Intake Magnaflow Exhaust Iridium Sparkplugs Kenwood KDC-MP628 Blaupunkt Separates in all of the doors Two RF P2002 amps Kenwood 12" Subwoofer My baby: Pics

10-10-2005, 11:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927	I have managed to get in 18.9 gallons once. Normally I go 30-40 miles after the empty light goes on and then I can fill up about 16 gallons (300 or so miles total). Never liked driving too much with the empty light on, especially not when the wife and kid is along with me. __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd Last edited by Roadtripr; 10-10-2005 at 11:21 AM.

10-10-2005, 11:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	15.585 Gallons. And I only get about 240 miles a tank. Ugh. __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

10-10-2005, 12:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
2000t4r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 373	I have only been able to get 14 gallons in the tank. That is with the needle at the bottom of the E line. I have only been able to get about 293 miles total out of a tank of gas at best. I need to fix my damn needle with the TSB since it is reading very wrong.

10-10-2005, 12:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gangus2006 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,110	~13 gallons after riding the light for 2 days waiting for a paycheck...

10-10-2005, 12:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	The most I have put in at a fill up is 17.2 gallons. I usually get about 315miles out of a tank on the highway and only 275 in the city. __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

10-10-2005, 01:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	i WISH i had a 300+ mile range. i can usually make it about 230-250 miles and i'm dry. however, as soon as i can get my rear bumper made, i've found a 16 gallon auxillary tank that i'm thinking about adding. i already have the onboard air suspension that's going in this week to handle the extra 100# of fuel back there + about 30-40 # for the tank, so that's not an issue. at about 17.5 MPG, it would give me an effective cruising range of about 560 miles BEFORE the gas light even came on! the down side is that @ $2.50 a gallon, a fill-up of 36 gallons would be about $90! Last edited by bamachem; 10-11-2005 at 05:29 AM.

10-10-2005, 02:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
nermalgod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 245	bamachem: What, where, and how much for the aux. tank? A big reason why I want one is so I don't have to carry sand tubes in winter for added traction. I can just keep the tank full.

10-10-2005, 02:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	it's a marine tank... i'm still working out the details... there will be a writeup w/ pics when it happens. first things first... 1. finish air suspension setup 2. custom rear bumper w/ tire carrier 3. cut out spare crossmember and start on aux tank... i have several options at this point, ranging in size from 16 gallons to 27 gallons. i don't want to get too big due to weight...

10-10-2005, 03:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
Athansinis Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 201	Just put in 15 gallons at 300 miles for $45 __________________ - Luke 1996 4runner sr5 4x4 1998 Eclipse GSX

10-10-2005, 06:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
zeik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	Just squeezed in 17.5 of 89 for a cool $49... urg...

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