Reeve
Joined:
Jan 2004
Grants Pass OR
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I just got back from the gas station where the pump said they put in 20.4 gallons. I have put well over 130,000 miles on turbo coupes and have never seen them take more than about 18.5 gallons. The fuel light was on and I drove for a maybe 35 minutes total with it on not hot rodding it. I know I'm not getting very good mileage right now and will look into that but it seems like 20+ gallons means the pump is off on metering. What do you think?
1988 TC stock for now
1980 Capri RS turbo 11.42@120 broken
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Pete D
Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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The larger tanks were listed at 22 gal nominally. Sounds like you filled up just in time is my guess.
Pete Dunham
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w60
Joined:
Dec 2011
Birmingham, AL
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w60
Senior Member
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I put really close to 21 one time in mine. My "Mission Complete" (low fuel) light was on and I took an exit ramp that turned left and went down hill and about half way through the turn I started coasting. I was able to coast to a level place and it started right back up and made it to the gas station about 2 miles away.
I'll also say that if you have a "nose down" attitude on your TC when you are filling it you will be surprised at how much more gas you can put in it.
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lonstar7
Joined:
Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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Generally, my TC takes 16~17gal. to fill when the gauge shows empty. The most I ever remember putting in was 19.2 gallons once on a road trip where I couldn't find a gas station when I would normally want to fill up.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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Tbird-fanatic
Joined:
Oct 2011
Hazel Green, WI
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All 87-88's have a 22.Something tank, all motors same tank. I've owned everycombo you can think of. I've myself have found that when you hit E that there is still 3-5 gallons left, which comes from dropping them to replace stuff.
1988 Tbird TC - in pieces - barn find - mods beginning while restoring
2000 F250SD XLT CCSB 7.3 Powerstoke - Daily Driver - AFE intake, Swamps tunes, straight piped
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