how many gallons is our gas tank?

KobeJ05 · 05-30-2010, 02:50 PM

i was gasing up before work last night and i put 40 bucks in cash figureing it was gonna fill it up but it didnt and added another 16 bucks. added all together was 16 gallons and its not evenfilled up. so all together i spent 56 bucks and its 3.07 a gallon. does this sound right? im thinking i spent topo much and it's not even full. yes i filled from empty it started missing like i was running out of gas. (gas gauge doesnt work). thanks!

*jaschlum* · 05-30-2010, 03:00 PM

i have a 1st gen explorer and they have a 19.3 gallon gas tank.

*jaschlum* · 05-30-2010, 03:03 PM

so if you were dead empty it would cost ya 59.251 bucks to fill it up.

*Willard* · 05-30-2010, 03:03 PM

That sounds right, I've gotten 18 gallons in mine before and I could tell it was running out. When gas was more expensive ($3.50+), I regularly put $65 or more into it for a normal fill up, and that was usually 16-17 gallons.

KPSquared · 05-30-2010, 04:02 PM

Just hold the trigger until it clicks off... then you know your full... simple solution...

But ya, should hold around 19 gallons if it was right empty... probably at least a gallon or even more left in the bottom when the truck starts to sputter...

I would think with $56.00 in the tank, you would have been awfully close to full. That's 18.24 gallons... you must have been pretty empty...

It was a long, LONG time ago that $40 could fill an Ex from empty...

*92exp4x4* · 05-30-2010, 04:41 PM

When gas was about 3.75 around here, it cost me about $125.00 to fill my FS Bronco. 9 mpg and a 32 gallon fuel tank puts a hurtin on the ol' billfold.

*jaschlum* · 05-30-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 92exp4x4

When gas was about 3.75 around here, it cost me about $125.00 to fill my FS Bronco. 9 mpg and a 32 gallon fuel tank puts a hurtin on the ol' billfold.

jeez, thats a huge tank, and a crazy bill.

*Blacksheep Josh* · 05-30-2010, 08:27 PM

Make sure you aren't pumping gas out of the top of the tank or somewhere around it. In my Explorer whenever I "fill up" (especially when it's cold, not so much when its warm) it'll click off, but by that point there's gas coming out of the top of the tank. That's why I haven't filled up in years, usually just run like 20-30 bucks at a time.

But if you aren't leaking gas, more than likely you just didn't fill it up, take a peak underneath the truck and look how large that damn tank is. It's a BEAST

*briwayjones* · 05-30-2010, 08:27 PM

The early first gens were 18.3, not sure if the '94s still are.

KobeJ05 · 05-30-2010, 08:46 PM

cool i never put more than 40 bucks in my explorer latley. except when i was living in wa when it was over 4 bucks a gallon i was putting close to 70 bucks in. thanks for the replies.

**Maniak** · 05-30-2010, 08:47 PM

Also, keep in mind different pumps pump differently.

For example, in California I can't fill the front tank on the van. It will shut off about 2 gallons early and it just won't take any more. I've only tried 3 pumps in Ca though.

In Arizona, on the lower pressure pumps I can fit 17 gallons in my 16 gallon tank on the van. With the higher pressure ones its right at about 16 or a little less where it shuts off.

On the X, in Arizona I have fit almost 21 gallons in the tank more than once which means I was filling the air pocket and the fill hose. With the caster like it was on the X until recently, when I turned the wheel all the way to the left it would left the left side of the X which would allow me to put more fuel into it.

~Mark

*safn1949* · 05-30-2010, 08:48 PM

I have put just over 18 gals in my 94 a couple of times,I think 18.7 or so was the most.

mawrazen · 05-31-2010, 10:23 AM

The 1994 I have is rated at 19.4 gallon capacity.

I have been able to squeeze in over 20 gallons at a time. Ouch!

Best mileage on a tank was 433 miles.

huntman58 · 05-31-2010, 11:12 AM

I also would have to agree as with my 93 that’s what it was to fill it last time I did that some thing that almost never happens any more unless I am on a trip some place.
What I hate is how I get crappy MPG from this stupid Calif. gas compared to say Oregon gas. Last trip it made a defiance of almost 2 MPG be it the 93 EX or the 2001 Taurus! GRRRRRR. I also know the Reno NV gas is just as bad as Calif gas but get out side that area and then ya get the good stuff!

Delta_1980 · 06-01-2010, 02:29 AM

i have to run premium or the ol' girl starts a knock-in'

05-30-2010, 02:50 PM	#1
KobeJ05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Marina, CA 1994 explorer 157k miles Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 442 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	how many gallons is our gas tank? i was gasing up before work last night and i put 40 bucks in cash figureing it was gonna fill it up but it didnt and added another 16 bucks. added all together was 16 gallons and its not evenfilled up. so all together i spent 56 bucks and its 3.07 a gallon. does this sound right? im thinking i spent topo much and it's not even full. yes i filled from empty it started missing like i was running out of gas. (gas gauge doesnt work). thanks! __________________ My Explorer http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg535/sca...=640&ysize=640 http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg204/sca...=640&ysize=640

05-30-2010, 03:00 PM	#2
jaschlum Elite Explorer Kenmore , WA 1992 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	i have a 1st gen explorer and they have a 19.3 gallon gas tank. __________________ "jake" my 92 xlt

05-30-2010, 03:03 PM	#3
jaschlum Elite Explorer Kenmore , WA 1992 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	so if you were dead empty it would cost ya 59.251 bucks to fill it up. __________________ "jake" my 92 xlt

05-30-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Willard Elite tree-smasher Bloomington, Indiana 04 Ranger Edge Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,293 Vehicle Specs	That sounds right, I've gotten 18 gallons in mine before and I could tell it was running out. When gas was more expensive ($3.50+), I regularly put $65 or more into it for a normal fill up, and that was usually 16-17 gallons. __________________ Jesse '94 Eddie Bauer DD/Beater "Old Faithful" RIP '04 Ranger Edge DD "Black Knight" You want to see my face?

05-30-2010, 04:02 PM	#5
KPSquared Wannabe Elite Explorer Wetaskiwin, Alberta '92 XLT Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 649 Vehicle Specs	Just hold the trigger until it clicks off... then you know your full... simple solution... But ya, should hold around 19 gallons if it was right empty... probably at least a gallon or even more left in the bottom when the truck starts to sputter... I would think with $56.00 in the tank, you would have been awfully close to full. That's 18.24 gallons... you must have been pretty empty... It was a long, LONG time ago that $40 could fill an Ex from empty... __________________ 1992 XLT \| 5.5" Superlift \| SOA \| SJ Extended Brake Lines \| Rancho RS 5000 \| 35x12.50x15 Cooper STT \| 15x8 AR767 \| Dana 35 Nitro 4.88 \| \| Ford 8.8 Yukon 4.88 \| Aussie Lockers Front and Rear \| Cherrybomb Vortex \| 8" Pro-Comp 130's \| Still To Come: Custom Bumpers & Roof Rack, More Lights, Winch, OD GREEN

05-30-2010, 04:41 PM	#6
92exp4x4 Elite Explorer Covington, Kentucky 92 XL 2-door and others Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 901 Vehicle Specs	When gas was about 3.75 around here, it cost me about $125.00 to fill my FS Bronco. 9 mpg and a 32 gallon fuel tank puts a hurtin on the ol' billfold. __________________ My stable: 2 doors - '91 Eddie Bauer; '92 XL 5 speed; '92 Sport 2WD 5 speed 4 doors - '91 XLT; '93 XLT; '94 XLT, 6" lift, 33's; '94 Eddie Bauer 5 speed; '94 Limited Others - '22 Model T, '48 8N tractor, '62 Fairlane 500, '93 F-Superduty 460, '97 F250 Powerstroke, '04 F550 service truck (company owned)

05-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#8
Blacksheep Josh Slinky+Escalator=Fun Statesboro, GA 1993 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,566 Vehicle Specs	Make sure you aren't pumping gas out of the top of the tank or somewhere around it. In my Explorer whenever I "fill up" (especially when it's cold, not so much when its warm) it'll click off, but by that point there's gas coming out of the top of the tank. That's why I haven't filled up in years, usually just run like 20-30 bucks at a time. But if you aren't leaking gas, more than likely you just didn't fill it up, take a peak underneath the truck and look how large that damn tank is. It's a BEAST __________________ "Thunder" Registry R.I.P. 2005-2012 2001 Ford Ranger (New!!) "You can hear me when I'm coming" - Yung Joc

05-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
briwayjones Elite Explorer Sykesville, MD '00 XLS, '03 Sport Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,328 Vehicle Specs	The early first gens were 18.3, not sure if the '94s still are. __________________ 2000 XLS, 4DR, 4x4, OHV, Manual ; 2003 Sport, 2DR, 2WD, SOHC, Manual Mobil 1 & Amsoil Synthetic Fluids, 2WD switch Brown wire mod, KKM air intake, overhead console, lighted sunvisors, custom 2nd HU install, '03 Ranger Fog lights, Hurst short-shifter, 75MM MAF, BBK 66MM Throttle Body My 2000 Explorer

05-30-2010, 08:46 PM	#10
KobeJ05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Marina, CA 1994 explorer 157k miles Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 442 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	cool i never put more than 40 bucks in my explorer latley. except when i was living in wa when it was over 4 bucks a gallon i was putting close to 70 bucks in. thanks for the replies. __________________ My Explorer http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg535/sca...=640&ysize=640 http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg204/sca...=640&ysize=640

05-30-2010, 08:47 PM	#11
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,716 Vehicle Specs	Also, keep in mind different pumps pump differently. For example, in California I can't fill the front tank on the van. It will shut off about 2 gallons early and it just won't take any more. I've only tried 3 pumps in Ca though. In Arizona, on the lower pressure pumps I can fit 17 gallons in my 16 gallon tank on the van. With the higher pressure ones its right at about 16 or a little less where it shuts off. On the X, in Arizona I have fit almost 21 gallons in the tank more than once which means I was filling the air pocket and the fill hose. With the caster like it was on the X until recently, when I turned the wheel all the way to the left it would left the left side of the X which would allow me to put more fuel into it. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

05-30-2010, 08:48 PM	#12
safn1949 Elite Explorer Mankato, Minnesota M60A1 my first offroader Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 925 Vehicle Specs	I have put just over 18 gals in my 94 a couple of times,I think 18.7 or so was the most. __________________ 1994 XLT,4.0,3.73 LS 149,000 miles. Need a Panasonic Toughbook? I have them,email me for details.

05-31-2010, 10:23 AM	#13
mawrazen Wannabe Elite Explorer Atlanta, Ga 94 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 509 Vehicle Specs	The 1994 I have is rated at 19.4 gallon capacity. I have been able to squeeze in over 20 gallons at a time. Ouch! Best mileage on a tank was 433 miles. __________________ Faith is the evidence of things hoped for, the substance of things not seen. Ford count: 94 EB Ex (303K miles) , 94 Mustang Convertible, "Don't touch the TRIM!" Freedom IS NOT Free! Sometimes I'm here, but mostly I'm gone.

05-31-2010, 11:12 AM	#14
huntman58 Wannabe Elite Explorer Raisin city calif. 1993 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 723 Vehicle Specs	I also would have to agree as with my 93 that’s what it was to fill it last time I did that some thing that almost never happens any more unless I am on a trip some place. What I hate is how I get crappy MPG from this stupid Calif. gas compared to say Oregon gas. Last trip it made a defiance of almost 2 MPG be it the 93 EX or the 2001 Taurus! GRRRRRR. I also know the Reno NV gas is just as bad as Calif gas but get out side that area and then ya get the good stuff!

06-01-2010, 02:29 AM	#15
Delta_1980 Wannabe Elite Explorer livingsville, California 92' exploder Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 56 Vehicle Specs	i have to run premium or the ol' girl starts a knock-in'