How much does a 28 gallon tank actually hold?
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How much does a 28 gallon tank actually hold?
OK, I feel like a tard asking "Derrr, how many gallons does a 28 gallon tank hold?" but, um, how many gallons does a 28 gallon tank hold?
The reason I ask is while I was traveling to Georgia I filled up and the pump said I took 33 gallons. I really figured I'd gotten screwed by a inaccurate pump meter, so since then I've let the fuel light come on a time or two just to see. I've used several different pumps around town and have put in between 28.7 to 30.5 gallons. That's letting the foam die down and topping off several times.
So, is every gas station cheating me or does a 28 gallon tank actually hold over 28 gallons because of the filler neck, etc. If so, what's the actual capacity?
The reason I ask is while I was traveling to Georgia I filled up and the pump said I took 33 gallons. I really figured I'd gotten screwed by a inaccurate pump meter, so since then I've let the fuel light come on a time or two just to see. I've used several different pumps around town and have put in between 28.7 to 30.5 gallons. That's letting the foam die down and topping off several times.
So, is every gas station cheating me or does a 28 gallon tank actually hold over 28 gallons because of the filler neck, etc. If so, what's the actual capacity?
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Originally Posted by CruiserClass
OK, I feel like a tard asking "Derrr, how many gallons does a 28 gallon tank hold?" but, um, how many gallons does a 28 gallon tank hold?
The reason I ask is while I was traveling to Georgia I filled up and the pump said I took 33 gallons. I really figured I'd gotten screwed by a inaccurate pump meter, so since then I've let the fuel light come on a time or two just to see. I've used several different pumps around town and have put in between 28.7 to 30.5 gallons. That's letting the foam die down and topping off several times.
So, is every gas station cheating me or does a 28 gallon tank actually hold over 28 gallons because of the filler neck, etc. If so, what's the actual capacity?
The reason I ask is while I was traveling to Georgia I filled up and the pump said I took 33 gallons. I really figured I'd gotten screwed by a inaccurate pump meter, so since then I've let the fuel light come on a time or two just to see. I've used several different pumps around town and have put in between 28.7 to 30.5 gallons. That's letting the foam die down and topping off several times.
So, is every gas station cheating me or does a 28 gallon tank actually hold over 28 gallons because of the filler neck, etc. If so, what's the actual capacity?
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Yes you can put 6-7 gals more than spec.
If you have heard of the harpoon mod this will help filling full without waiting for the foam to go down.
33 gals I wouldn't let it get that empty . Injectors on a 6.0 need all the fuel they can get .
BTW I just assumed you had a diesel when you said you had to wait for the foam to die down . If your a gasser don't worry about it.
If you have heard of the harpoon mod this will help filling full without waiting for the foam to go down.
33 gals I wouldn't let it get that empty . Injectors on a 6.0 need all the fuel they can get .
BTW I just assumed you had a diesel when you said you had to wait for the foam to die down . If your a gasser don't worry about it.
Last edited by firesoutmatt; 01-22-2008 at 06:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by Grey 250s
The book for my '06 long bed says it has a 38 gal tank but I've never been able to put more than 33 in it. I keep telling myself I have a bit of reserve after the message center says I'm low on fuel. I'm too skeered to run it dry so I don't really know.
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Originally Posted by redford
What truck has a 28 gallon tank? I thought short bed trucks have 29 gallon tanks, long bed trucks have 33 gallon tanks
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Ford makes one fuel tank, the same tank is install whether it is gas or diesel. For what ever reason the gas system requires an expansion area above the surface of the gas, probably emission controls, the diesel does not require the expansion space. To have this space above the surface of the gas, the fuel tank vent protrudes 5" to 6" inches into the tank. When you "Harpoon" the tank, the tank is removed and opened, using a PVC pipe cutter, the vent and fill pipes are cut as close as possible to the top of the tank and this allows for extra capacity and quick filling of the fuel tanks, about 33 USG in the 28 USG tank, and about 42 USG in the 38 USG tank.
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Originally Posted by toddyw
Ford makes one fuel tank, the same tank is install whether it is gas or diesel. For what ever reason the gas system requires an expansion area above the surface of the gas, probably emission controls, the diesel does not require the expansion space. To have this space above the surface of the gas, the fuel tank vent protrudes 5" to 6" inches into the tank. When you "Harpoon" the tank, the tank is removed and opened, using a PVC pipe cutter, the vent and fill pipes are cut as close as possible to the top of the tank and this allows for extra capacity and quick filling of the fuel tanks, about 33 USG in the 28 USG tank, and about 42 USG in the 38 USG tank.
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