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Old 12-13-2006, 12:02 PM
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LOW FUEL-gallons to fill up

How many gallons does it take to top off the fuel tank after the "LOW FUEL" lights up? My 2004 had the 35 gallon tank, and it usually took 32-33 gallon. My new 2006 has the standard 27 gallon tank, and I haven't been able to put more than 23 gallons in it.

I think I am going to regret buying this truck with the small tank; especially when I start towing the horse trailer. I'll be lucky to drive 200 miles before I start looking for the next gas station...
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:44 PM
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I put like 26.5 gallons in my 27 gallon tank before. But usually I fill up at a quater tank so I dont usually hit the low fuel light. But at a quater I usually put in about 20 gallons.
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OPIE
I think I am going to regret buying this truck with the small tank; especially when I start towing the horse trailer. I'll be lucky to drive 200 miles before I start looking for the next gas station...
Someone told me that the auto makers design their tanks to allow a vehicle to go approx. 350 miles on a signle tank of gas. could be a load of crap
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:13 PM
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I have the large tank (36 gallons). I filled up yesterday when my DTE read 22 miles. The truck took a little over 31 gallons. It usually takes about 30 when the light comes on. From full to empty (light on) I typically get ~525 miles.
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:29 PM
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I have to 05 XL with 27 gallon tank and I am at 420 miles before I have to fill up.
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:40 PM
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At about a quater left im right around 270-300 depending on how I have been driving.
 
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Old 12-13-2006, 02:57 PM
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2004 5.4 and I can get about 380-390 before needing to fill up, but I have the 30 gallon tank.
 



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