GlennK Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've just filled up after yesteday's mapping session. I was almost on Empty. I put in 73.8l into my tank. But I thought the standard tank holds 70l. And - I checked for leaks. None. How's this possible? What's the maximum you have put into your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Not a stupid question as I have no idea how you have managed that. I managed to get 68 litres into my NA once, I think..!! You got an extra gallon.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Filler neck maybe holding the extra?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Seems strange to have got that much extra in but i wouldnt overly worry about it. You have just reminded me about a fuel query Rather than start a new thread, i have a quick question regarding the gauge. Where abouts is the needle in your cars when the light comes on? After fitting new dials, i filled the car up and placed the needle back on the full mark. Now the light comes on when it gets to the last line before the empty section which i think is slightly high but cant remember where it used to come on before. Think i may need to move it slightly lower. (hope you dont me posting this in here, just thought i would join the stupid thread ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Petrol station ripping you off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisLupus Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Isn't the tank holding 80L? oO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm sure it's 70..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I always fill it up to the top of the neck (and only ever had a max fill of 65l in the past) - the only thing that's changed is the stock pump has been replaced with the Bosch one. But 4l worth of displacement saved? I don't think so. Tony, It's Tesco Napier Road Reading - 99 RON and only 116.9ppl!! But good point - maybe their metering is off..... And I didn't get as low as the warning light coming on. And I have the Speedhut stick on dials too. I'll keep a watch next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I get low 70-odd in mine, I guess it depends on the needle in you car, if it is set too high it might be reading empty before it actually is and you can't put in as much or vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Seems strange to have got that much extra in but i wouldnt overly worry about it. You have just reminded me about a fuel query Rather than start a new thread, i have a quick question regarding the gauge. Where abouts is the needle in your cars when the light comes on? After fitting new dials, i filled the car up and placed the needle back on the full mark. Now the light comes on when it gets to the last line before the empty section which i think is slightly high but cant remember where it used to come on before. Think i may need to move it slightly lower. (hope you dont me posting this in here, just thought i would join the stupid thread ) Mine was pretty much as the needle met the very end of the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Ok cheers mate, i'll shift it down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Mine comes on about the last notch before E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Isn't the tank holding 80L? oO Yes, according to the official owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I thought it was 75 litres ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonnyD Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 My gauge fluctuates, didn’t they have a extended tank option ? I filled up with super from the first mark past E cost me about £55 till the pump click Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Yes, according to the official owners manual. Which is probably referring to the UK models, didn't the Jspecs have smaller tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Good point. Mine's a JDM import. Here's the spec sheet: Mark IV Also called Toyota Supra MK IV Production 1993–2002 Platform JZA8x Engines 3 L (2997 cc, 183 cu in) 2JZ-GE I6, 3 L (2997 cc, 183 cu in) 2JZ-GTE I6 Transmissions 5-MT W58, 6-MT V16x, 4-Speed A341E automatic Wheelbase 2550 mm Length 4515 mm Width 1811 mm Height 1265 mm Curb weight 1460 kg ~ 1581 kg Fuel capacity 70 litres So...still a bit of a puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I managed to fill 76.8 liters in my euro-spec once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I managed to fill 76.8 liters in my euro-spec once. Euro spec has a bigger tank mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 You could have a euro spec tank..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Did you leave it running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Or misread £'s for litres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 After the day's mapping session etc and with the fill up (if accurate) it worked out at a wopping 10.4mpg - so I don't think I'll be leaving it running too many times... such is life in the fast lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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