Fuel tank size

phoenix101 · 07-06-2009, 06:16 AM

I have found that in my Euro version Touring that the fuel tank will take more than 45L before the last pip starts blinking (without forcing additional fuel), I have added up to 52L before (forcing additional fuel). Below is a link to a local article, I have calculated that the tank would need to hold at least 53L for the distance to be possible.
Jo'burg to Cape Town ... on a tank and a jerrycan - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source

So what size is the Euro model tank actually?

qbee42 · 07-06-2009, 09:02 AM

45L in the tank. The filler tube and such will allow for a little more if you insist.

Tom

F8L · 07-06-2009, 10:11 AM

That's a hell of a drive mate.

patsparks · 07-06-2009, 10:12 AM

Personally I wouldn't over fill my car, I see no advantage and it is likely inviting trouble.

F8L · 07-06-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

Personally I wouldn't over fill my car, I see no advantage and it is likely inviting trouble.

Trouble is running out of fuel in Soweto or Cape Flats!

Maybe if you were bumpin' Mafikizolo or Mandoza you'd fare better. lol

richard schumacher · 07-06-2009, 10:31 AM

As Galaxee has described in detail elsewhere, topping off can cause expensive damage to the fuel system. And it greatly increases hydrocarbon emission air pollution.

Jim Porta · 07-06-2009, 06:31 PM

I put the most gas ever (10.16 gal) in my tank last week. It wasn't on purpose. The gas pump never shut off. I had to stop it when gas overflowed over the side of my car. I've driven 197 miles so far and the fuel gage still has all it's pips. Should I be worried?

firepa63 · 07-06-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Porta

I put the most gas ever (10.16 gal) in my tank last week. It wasn't on purpose. The gas pump never shut off. I had to stop it when gas overflowed over the side of my car. I've driven 197 miles so far and the fuel gage still has all it's pips. Should I be worried?

No. With the overfill, it will take a while for the gauge to drop a pip. Then it will be back to normal.

phoenix101 · 07-07-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by richard schumacher

As Galaxee has described in detail elsewhere, topping off can cause expensive damage to the fuel system. And it greatly increases hydrocarbon emission air pollution.

Yeah, I'll most likely just fill it until the pump automatically switches off from now on.

fgoodyear · 07-07-2009, 07:45 AM

The size of the tank is 11.9 gal. I have put in as much as 11.3 when the last pip had been blinking for about 15 miles. Consider each pip as apx. 1.2 gallons.

07-06-2009, 06:16 AM	#1
phoenix101 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 7 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Fuel tank size I have found that in my Euro version Touring that the fuel tank will take more than 45L before the last pip starts blinking (without forcing additional fuel), I have added up to 52L before (forcing additional fuel). Below is a link to a local article, I have calculated that the tank would need to hold at least 53L for the distance to be possible. Jo'burg to Cape Town ... on a tank and a jerrycan - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source So what size is the Euro model tank actually?

07-06-2009, 09:02 AM	#2
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,487 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 392 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Fuel tank size 45L in the tank. The filler tube and such will allow for a little more if you insist. Tom

07-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#3
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,531 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 35	Re: Fuel tank size That's a hell of a drive mate.

07-06-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,263 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: Fuel tank size Personally I wouldn't over fill my car, I see no advantage and it is likely inviting trouble.

07-06-2009, 10:31 AM	#6
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,514 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 100 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Fuel tank size As Galaxee has described in detail elsewhere, topping off can cause expensive damage to the fuel system. And it greatly increases hydrocarbon emission air pollution.

07-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
Jim Porta Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 5 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Fuel tank size I put the most gas ever (10.16 gal) in my tank last week. It wasn't on purpose. The gas pump never shut off. I had to stop it when gas overflowed over the side of my car. I've driven 197 miles so far and the fuel gage still has all it's pips. Should I be worried?

07-07-2009, 07:45 AM	#10
fgoodyear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tillson, New York Posts: 95 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Fuel tank size The size of the tank is 11.9 gal. I have put in as much as 11.3 when the last pip had been blinking for about 15 miles. Consider each pip as apx. 1.2 gallons.

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