Which Gas Tank do I have?

[csuder99]

After some serious Google whacking ...

2013 26 gallon tank Flex Fuel: 68166431AB
2013 26 gallon tank: 68165891AB
2013 32 gallon tank Flex Fuel: 68166430AA

Don't have 2014 part numbers or the non Flex Fuel 32 gal.

C>

 

[Riccochet]

I've come to the conclusion that the fuel sender in these trucks is retarded. I have a 32 gallon tank, but have had my light come on way early only needing 22-24 gallons to fill it up. Other times it'll come on and I need 28-30 gallons.

I gave up on the gauge. I know how much I drive every week so I just go by mileage at this point.

 

[EagleChief]

This is an interesting thread. I'm supposed to have a 32 gal tank on my truck too. It was listed on the window sticker, and the VIN check shows I have 32 gal tank. I was somewhat upset at first thinking the dealer charged me for a larger tank, because my usual fill up is only 23-25 gallons. But, I've only had the low fuel light come on once, and that was this last fill up. The warning light came on, and my DTE reading was about 40 miles. When I topped off the tank, it took about 26.4 gallons. So, I'm still not sure I have a 32 gallon tank on my truck.

 

[WalterG]

This is an interesting thread. I'm supposed to have a 32 gal tank on my truck too. It was listed on the window sticker, and the VIN check shows I have 32 gal tank. I was somewhat upset at first thinking the dealer charged me for a larger tank, because my usual fill up is only 23-25 gallons. But, I've only had the low fuel light come on once, and that was this last fill up. The warning light came on, and my DTE reading was about 40 miles. When I topped off the tank, it took about 26.4 gallons. So, I'm still not sure I have a 32 gallon tank on my truck.

You probably do. If the fuel light had just come on and you put in 26.4, then it's likely the larger tank.

 

[pickupman66]

I have the 32 gallon tank. I have at MOST put 28 gallons in mine. Light comes on with 50 gallons left. I can usually put 24-26 gallons in. when I run it to below 30 miles, that is when I put the 28 in. Never have I gone more than that.

 

[Jerry1984]

My guess with your 22 gallon fill up is that you were on a steep grade or just bounced around and triggered the sensor.

I wish this was the case, but I had just finished my flat 20 mile commute home from work. The miles to empty may have read 50-60 till empty so if I get there again maybe I'll run it lower just to see if I can get more than 26 gallons in it. I usually fill up at 1/4 tank or so though so who knows when that will be. It's safe to say unless I run it way past 0 miles to empty I shouldn't run out of gas.

 

[pickupman66]

Best way to check how far you can actually go... fill up a 5 gallon can of gas and then drive till she sputters.

 

[Jerry1984]

^^not going to do that as I've heard it's bad for the fuel pump. I'll just do what I've been doing.

 

[ExpressRules]

I wish this was the case, but I had just finished my flat 20 mile commute home from work. The miles to empty may have read 50-60 till empty so if I get there again maybe I'll run it lower just to see if I can get more than 26 gallons in it. I usually fill up at 1/4 tank or so though so who knows when that will be. It's safe to say unless I run it way past 0 miles to empty I shouldn't run out of gas.

Lets not over think this. It was probably an issue with the gas pump you where using. It is common for a gas pump to get out of whack and shut off prior to the tank being actually "full". Mystery solved

 

[WalterG]

It's only bad for the pump if you continually run the tank to empty, one time, or even a few times a year, won't hurt it.

Sent from my HTC One Max

 

[Jerry1984]

Lets not over think this. It was probably an issue with the gas pump you where using. It is common for a gas pump to get out of whack and shut off prior to the tank being actually "full". Mystery solved [/-]

Could just be a fluke. Who knows.

 

[14hemiexpress]

It's only bad for the pump if you continually run the tank to empty, one time, or even a few times a year, won't hurt it.

Sent from my HTC One Max

I use to have a 95 f-150 with the dual tanks. The sending unit was bad on the front tank so I never knew how much fuel I had in the front tank. I would keep a eye on the trip and I would get around 200-220 out of the front tank. I would run it till it sputtered and then I would switch tanks. One really won't hurt anything but it's true that you really don't want to run the fuel pump dry I can burn it up. Over the 3 years that I had it or knew who owned it the fuel pump never went out and that's how we all drove it.

 

[DiabeticKripple]

your fuel light comes on 2 gallons before "empty" and then you have a 4.5 gallon reserve after that.

I have the 32 gallon, most i have ever put in was around 27

 

[Riccochet]

4.5 gallow reserve you say? Hmmm...evil thoughts of a Seinfeld episode. lol