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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Is it true that the tank holds 20 gallons of fuel?

http://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/Mo...20563|,00.html

Click on the capacities link.

I thought it was only 11 or 12 gallons.

My fuel gauge is usually close to empty after only running on about 9 gallons.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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I thought it was an 18 gal tank. I know it's at least that. 20 sounds right.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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I always thought it was a 16 gallon tank. But I haven't checked my manual or anything.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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I believe its 20
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Checked my Owner's Manual. US Capacity = 20 gallons
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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it's 20
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Thanks everyone! Guess I can wait 2 weeks instead of one to refill my tank! Boy, that will sure hurt in the wallet when I do though.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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I don't think anyone has ever put more than about 18 gallons in one and there are stories of people going 100 miles after the DTE says 0.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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is there a fuel light? if its 20 gallon the lowest I have ever gotten my Z was 5 gallons
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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20 gal

20 gal

20 gal

20 gal.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I think alot of people don't think the tank is 20 gallons, because the low fuel light typically goes on early. Whenever I fill up based on when the light goes on, I only end up putting 15-16 gallons in. If I can wait awhile longer, I can put in 17-18 gallons. The car has some endurance!
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