Tank size ?
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Tank size ?
Ok I have a question about the size of tank I have. I have never driven past a third of a tank on the gauge, and the most fuel I have ever put in was 30 gallons. last night my gauge said two thirds of a tank, but when I filled her up I put 20 gallons( 2.44 a gallon OUCH) of fuel.
If that is the case and my gauge is correct I would have to have a larger than 35 gallon tank. Also I have the overhead console with the milage ,compass ,ETC. And that say's I should get 560 miles to a tank. But I have a hard time believing that.
In 2000 did dodge have any larger tank options?
Thanks for any responses ahead of time...Jay....
If that is the case and my gauge is correct I would have to have a larger than 35 gallon tank. Also I have the overhead console with the milage ,compass ,ETC. And that say's I should get 560 miles to a tank. But I have a hard time believing that.
In 2000 did dodge have any larger tank options?
Thanks for any responses ahead of time...Jay....
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Re: Tank size ?
Originally posted by jaymo
In 2000 did dodge have any larger tank options?
In 2000 did dodge have any larger tank options?
All Quad Cab Short Beds have a 34 gallon tank
and the Long Bed trucks have a 35 gallon tank
This info is out of the 2000 sales brochure.
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35 gallons multiplied by 18 mpg (hopefully your highway mileage without your foot in its *** lol) = 630 miles.
i know it holds 34 gallons. i have run it that low before i found out on this board that isnt a good idea.
i know it holds 34 gallons. i have run it that low before i found out on this board that isnt a good idea.
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My tank on my 96 is a 35 gallon tank
I usually fill it up as soon as its down to 1/4th of a tank, I dont want to pay for air in the fuel or starve a pump in any means. Usually when i fill it up down the the 1/4 tank, give or take it takes in about 22-26 gallons..... and i usually get a lil over 450 miles minimum..... staying off of it, and if i really gun it, ive seen it as low as 325 miles...
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I usually fill it up as soon as its down to 1/4th of a tank, I dont want to pay for air in the fuel or starve a pump in any means. Usually when i fill it up down the the 1/4 tank, give or take it takes in about 22-26 gallons..... and i usually get a lil over 450 miles minimum..... staying off of it, and if i really gun it, ive seen it as low as 325 miles...
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mine is not bowed in , it actully bulges a little. I started checking my tank with a ruler i ripped down to 3/4 of an inch. It is way more accurite than my dam gauge!!!
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I've got a 2000, and I usually fill up between 1/8th and a quarter of a tank. I've had the truck since November of last year, and I have never once put more than 26 gallons in (even when the low fuel light comes on at 1/8th).
Do you think my guage is off, or was there an option for a smaller tank?
Do you think my guage is off, or was there an option for a smaller tank?
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Originally posted by chailey
I've got a 2000, and I usually fill up between 1/8th and a quarter of a tank. I've had the truck since November of last year, and I have never once put more than 26 gallons in (even when the low fuel light comes on at 1/8th).
Do you think my guage is off, or was there an option for a smaller tank?
I've got a 2000, and I usually fill up between 1/8th and a quarter of a tank. I've had the truck since November of last year, and I have never once put more than 26 gallons in (even when the low fuel light comes on at 1/8th).
Do you think my guage is off, or was there an option for a smaller tank?
They set the guage so there's a reserve when it reads "E", since the injection pump likes extra fuel for cooling,
and starting a Diesel that's run dry isn't a fun experience, and a lot of folk would end up having the Dealership do it, and they don't want to anymore than we do.
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I thought the short box's only had a 29 gallon tank.
I had some specs for the short box having a 110 L tank and the long box with 135L tanks.. Roughly 29 and 35 gallons respectively.
I had some specs for the short box having a 110 L tank and the long box with 135L tanks.. Roughly 29 and 35 gallons respectively.
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In my 98 I have the 28 gallon tank. I always fill up before I hit the 1/4 tank mark and usually about 19 gallons go in. I know on my tank there is a high spot in the front of the tank by the filler and I can usually go 110 miles before the gauge even thinks about moving. Anyone know if a 34 or 35 gallon will bolt in? It would be real nice to go over 500 miles between fills.
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I've got the 35 Gallon tank in my truck.
At about 1/4 tank it's about 20-22 gallons to fill. That is a heck of a reserve... I know the vP44 is still safe at that rate.
At about 1/4 tank it's about 20-22 gallons to fill. That is a heck of a reserve... I know the vP44 is still safe at that rate.
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i would always let my fuel run down to empty and below. if i only knew about the vp-44 before i may have saved myself, but maybe not. i have pumped 34 gallons into my truck before. live and learn.
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One of the first mods I did to my truck was to install a 60 gallon replacement tank from Aerotanks. My gauge just comes off the full mark at about 350-375 miles and takes 27 gallons to fill at 3/4 mark on the gauge about 500 miles. I once drove from San Fransico to Seattle on one tank just under 900 miles. I have only seen the low fuel light come on once and it took 46 gallons to fill.
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Originally posted by 2000ram 3500
One of the first mods I did to my truck was to install a 60 gallon replacement tank from Aerotanks. My gauge just comes off the full mark at about 350-375 miles and takes 27 gallons to fill at 3/4 mark on the gauge about 500 miles. I once drove from San Fransico to Seattle on one tank just under 900 miles. I have only seen the low fuel light come on once and it took 46 gallons to fill.
One of the first mods I did to my truck was to install a 60 gallon replacement tank from Aerotanks. My gauge just comes off the full mark at about 350-375 miles and takes 27 gallons to fill at 3/4 mark on the gauge about 500 miles. I once drove from San Fransico to Seattle on one tank just under 900 miles. I have only seen the low fuel light come on once and it took 46 gallons to fill.
Naw... I think I will stay with my little 35 gallon tank...