C5 fuel tank size.....

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C5 fuel tank size.....

Post by old'uns »

...as in 'normally' how many litres do you or can you get in?

i generally leave until light comes on & then fill, usually 60-65 l, depending on how soon i fill up.
most i've ever squeezed in was 68l with 2 pips showing on dash, squeeze bottom time :lol:

filled up at Truckhaven Carnforth, Esso fuel, not too sure how much remaining, maybe 30-40 miles, pump said 71.6l !!
i've questioned them about it even allowing for cold, denser fuel, awaiting phone call.

any thoughts apart from the obvious calibration?
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Re: C5 fuel tank size.....

Post by Gibbo2286 »

Tank capacities given in the book are (Approximately) 66 L & 68 L depending on model but don't forget that's the tank not including the filler tube/neck etc.
The chances of a filling station pump reading incorrectly are pretty much nil, they're subject to regular periodic checks by the trading standards weights and measures dept and random spot checks in between.
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Re: C5 fuel tank size.....

Post by myglaren »

I always wait until the car tells me I am low on fuel then fill right up.
I have fond the amount it takes to be decreasing somewhat if I fill it up within a few miles (sometimes I wait a couple of days, as this week, general CBA)
It used to take around 63~65L but now it is usually 58~62L.
The most I have ever managed was 72.4L.

ETA: 63.66L this evening - light came on on Sunday afternoon. 468 miles.
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myglaren wrote: 21 Feb 2012, 17:43
The most I have ever managed was 72.4L.
73.4L here!
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