Fuel Tank recall- Size (gal) ? - Land Rovers Only

c93werdna · 04-20-2006, 08:38 AM

I had the recall done on my Classic.
I just bought it not too long ago and seem to remeber filling up to nearly 20 gallons.
Now I only fill up to 15 gallons.
Anyone else have this problem?

I think they migh have given me a smaller tank?!

daway · 04-20-2006, 10:27 AM

i know that my '93 LWB has a 21 gallon tank. i have read of people putting in 40 gallon tanks for long trips (down under Aust). i don't think they would put in a 15 gallon tank. u can ask the place what size they put in or look on your paper work they gave u. another thing u could do is fill the tank up, set the tac at 0 mile and run it down to the red, they refill and divide the mile u went w/ how many gallons u had to refill the tank.

c93werdna · 04-26-2006, 10:02 PM

At the pump it says 15 gallons is full!
I got shorted on my tank!

yieldsign2 · 04-26-2006, 11:01 PM

it could be a problem with your fuel level sender, and it just really isn't empty when it is reading empty.

Disco Mike · 04-27-2006, 07:06 AM

Just call the dealer and verify what was supposed to be installed and give the parts dept. the part # of your work order and have them tell you the size of the installed tank.
Too Simple!!
Mike

c93werdna · 04-28-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yieldsign2

it could be a problem with your fuel level sender, and it just really isn't empty when it is reading empty.

I think you're right about not being empty. Ive been trying to avoid the seeing the Empty Light on so iI fill up Just as soon as I see it flicker and go away.... at tha point I get 15.something gallons, I bet the reserve is about 4 or so gallons...
thanks!

RageRover · 04-28-2006, 10:03 PM

Well I will say one time, I managed to get about 45 miles or more, out of the tank, after the E light on the gauge came on, and still enough gas to make it to the gas station. So I had around 3-4 gallons left in the tank, if my math does me right.

And I know my gauge works properly, cause I calculate the mileage and the amount, and it shows acurate readings with what I calculated.

smileyq · 04-28-2006, 11:43 PM

On my disco the reserve is exactly 4 gallons. When my light comes on and I go to the dreaded gas station I pump in almost exactly 21 g. everytime depending on how far I went on the light.

appstatedisco · 04-29-2006, 12:42 AM

I'm on a college budget, I see the yellow light quite often, unfortunatly, too often. I rationalize this by telling myself it's only cleaning out the tank.

04-20-2006, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
c93werdna Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	Fuel Tank recall- Size (gal) ? I had the recall done on my Classic. I just bought it not too long ago and seem to remeber filling up to nearly 20 gallons. Now I only fill up to 15 gallons. Anyone else have this problem? I think they migh have given me a smaller tank?!

04-26-2006, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
yieldsign2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pascoag, RI Posts: 313 Gallery: 0	it could be a problem with your fuel level sender, and it just really isn't empty when it is reading empty. __________________ Devon Yablonski 1989 Range Rover Classic - Running and Muddy 1988 Range Rover Classic - Parts http://ads.auctionads.com/pagead/lin...assZyieldsign2

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RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well I will say one time, I managed to get about 45 miles or more, out of the tank, after the E light on the gauge came on, and still enough gas to make it to the gas station. So I had around 3-4 gallons left in the tank, if my math does me right. And I know my gauge works properly, cause I calculate the mileage and the amount, and it shows acurate readings with what I calculated. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

04-28-2006, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	On my disco the reserve is exactly 4 gallons. When my light comes on and I go to the dreaded gas station I pump in almost exactly 21 g. everytime depending on how far I went on the light. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

04-29-2006, 12:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	I'm on a college budget, I see the yellow light quite often, unfortunatly, too often. I rationalize this by telling myself it's only cleaning out the tank. __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

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04-20-2006, 10:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,300 Gallery: 0	i know that my '93 LWB has a 21 gallon tank. i have read of people putting in 40 gallon tanks for long trips (down under Aust). i don't think they would put in a 15 gallon tank. u can ask the place what size they put in or look on your paper work they gave u. another thing u could do is fill the tank up, set the tac at 0 mile and run it down to the red, they refill and divide the mile u went w/ how many gallons u had to refill the tank.

04-26-2006, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
c93werdna Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	At the pump it says 15 gallons is full! I got shorted on my tank!

04-27-2006, 07:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,706 Gallery: 0	Just call the dealer and verify what was supposed to be installed and give the parts dept. the part # of your work order and have them tell you the size of the installed tank. Too Simple!! Mike

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