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I have just returned home with caravan in tow, from a week away in Coffs Harbour, and needed fuel at Tweed Heads. The fuel low light came on, so assumed I had about 5 - 10 litres left. I easily managed to pump in 68 litres. I understood the fuel tank capacity was 65 litres. Just wondering if I have a larger tank. Any ideas anyone? I only bought the car in October 09, so am somewhat new to this car. It is 2000 AU 2 wagon.
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27-01-2010, 09:53 PM
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You must have the Bathurst Special with the 36 gallon tank! lol
Don't know about wagons but the sedans are 68L and utes are 82L What's your owners handbook say?
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27-01-2010, 10:01 PM
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na mate, my au fills to about the same when im really empty
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27-01-2010, 10:17 PM
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AUssie2ooo
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Just had a look at the handbook and the capacity is 68 litres, not 65. Even so, I stopped for fuel within 150 - 200 metres from when the fuel light came on, so I guess the fuel gauge is not reliable. Just another thing to get fixed. Bugger.
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27-01-2010, 10:25 PM
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If you fill it right up the filler neck its not hard to get 68 in so you would have had a few litres left
Either that or the pump was not accurate?
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28-01-2010, 06:39 AM
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Ive got 72 in mine before, disputed it with the servo, they just said they dont care. I still had 7km DTE as well, lol.
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28-01-2010, 03:16 PM
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I'm sure i've read the wagon has 72L tank. Anyone correct me if im wrong!
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28-01-2010, 09:52 PM
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my au workshop book says sedan and wagon are both 68L.
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28-01-2010, 11:47 PM
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I can agree with Monty. My previous vehicle, diesel Jackaroo, had an 85 litre tank and I have managed to pump in 92 litres. The handbook said the total capacity of the fuel system including filters and injector pump was 89 litres. It was not showing empty and when I challenged the servo operator, he just laughed and said, "so sue me". What can you do except not go back there. The DTE on the Falcon said 17km so I expect that I was ripped off again. GRRRRRRr.
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You can report it to the Dept of Weights & Measures or whatever they call themselves these days. Heavy fines for intentionally ripping customers off. Fair Trading would be able to steer you in the right direction
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29-01-2010, 12:09 AM
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Sorry, my bad, sedan and wagon 68L, ute 82L. Found it in Max Ellery's workshop manual.
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had 11km left on the DTE!
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I've squeezed 70 litres in our old wagon (with DTE of 40 showing). I've also squeezed 72 litres in a 68 litre usable LPG tank!
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