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26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Default 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

When I run my truck down all the way to "E" - low fuel light, and then refill, I can only get 22 gallons in before the pump clicks off.

Is the extra 4 gallons on top? (Can top off with another 4)

Or is the extra 4 gallons down low? (4 gallons below when low-fuel comes onempty.)

How hard is it to upgrade to the 34 gallon tank?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

somethin must be wrong with yours then, cause the few times i've filled up when i was on "E" my truck has taken a good 26-27 gallons lol
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

How far below when the light comes on is considered empty?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

when it's sittin on the mark that says "E" or below lol
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

I noticed that as well. I have the 34 gallon tank and I've never put over 28 in it, and that was with the gauge reading just over empty.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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i've never done this.....but it's rumored that if you drive until you're out of gas, you may be able to fit the full 26 gallons in the tank
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

mine is exactly the same .. in my manual it says the reserve takn is 2.6 gallons( i like to know exactly how far i can on that light haha) so when my light come on my distance to empty says around 20 .. when that says 0 there is really 2.6 gallons left in the tank so i can easily go another 30-40 miles .. ive pushed it many times haha
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

your light will come on when theres still gas left in the tank..... its kinda considered an "idiot" feature for those who think they can push it til the last mile, but the next gas station is like 15 miles away. Just that little extra to get you there.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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I went 75 miles when the light came on and still didnt put 34 gallons in my truck. I think it was like 29 something.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Default RE: 26 Gallon Tank -- Where is the Last 4 Gallons?

I must be an idiot, I always put 24-25 gallons. Either that, or the gas station is jacking me for 2-3 gallons.
 
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