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38 Gallon Gas Tank Question

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by matttowns509, Dec 27, 2018.

  1. Dec 28, 2018 at 5:32 AM
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    ardnutoz

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    :ohsnap: and so begins the empty tank challenge 37.508 is the number to beat, and may the odds be in your favor. (Dont forget a 5 gallon can just in case) california peeps are waivered cuz thats about a 150 dollar fill up at 3.96
     
  2. Dec 28, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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    Challenge accepted!
     
  3. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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    Probably not the best for your fuel pump to consistently run it low
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    No SR5 upgrade, that’s why your double cab has the 26 gallon tank.
     
  5. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    We’re actually a little lower now in the northern part of the state. If you want cheap gas you can find it under $3/gallon right now. Chevron is about $3.50/gallon.
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    mgxsequioa

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    I tried to get 38 gallons...filled up with 490 miles on the tank with the range tellng me 20 miles left and the needle on E without the light on and was only able to get 27 gallons in it.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    I think it is also part of the towing package. My '19 Platinum 4X4 has it.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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    Gas $1.939 this morning just South of Milwaukee for you California folks. I have an Ultragauge hooked up to ECM outlet and computer coming from 2017 Tundra never reporting more than 92% full no matter how far up the pipe I fill it. I average 17 mpg for 38K miles. When light comes on I have better than 100+ miles left. Usually take 30 gal fill up. So...plenty of safety margin when your light comes on. Ultragauge is mainly to monitor tranny temp for backing my Hi-Lo (5k lbs) up hill next to house. Smoked 2016 and 2017 Tacomas doing that.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2018 at 12:44 PM
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    Is the fuel pump needed to be submerged one of those myths that won't go away?

    Everything I've read says that in tank fuel pumps are cooled by fuel flowing through them and has nothing to do with them being submerged in anything.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    I have an SR5 with the 5.7, 4x4, and tow package. I have the middle seat, column shifter and 26 gal tank.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    No SR5 upgrade, that’s why.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    Went about 70 miles passed the "0"
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Here's the winner lol.
    20181212_170912.jpg
     
  14. Dec 28, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    that didnt take long ahaha... can i get a 38.004 :rofl:
     
  15. Dec 28, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    I don't know if it's possible to go pass that. That's literally running on fumes lol.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    hahaha the ole running out of fuel pucker factor must have been running high
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    Get fuel 12 gallons earlier? It's not a huge deal...
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    Huge for me. No thanks.
     
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    If they are anything like my co worker....they do it so often it becomes boring to them. Myself on the other hand, when the light comes on, straight to the station I go.
     
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  20. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    I hope that's the way it is, shouldn't be able to damage your vehicle just by running the tank low.
     
  21. Dec 29, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    Yes, this is pure internet BS.....
     
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  22. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    You all are brave. I went 26 miles past empty to test the theory, got a little nervous, put 33 gallons in.
     
  23. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    panicman Everyone remain calm.

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    Do you guys ever watch the range meter while the tank goes so low? Does it ever hit zero, or go negative? Or does it just stall?
     
  24. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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    Yes, it will go to "0". It just stays there once you hit it and displays another "fuel needed" message or something along those lines until you fill it up or keep ignoring it through the steering wheel.
     
  25. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    On my 2014, when the light comes on, I can put 20 gallons in. And my miles till empty always goes back to 293.
     
  26. Dec 31, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    Immediately after fill up. ECM only reporting 90% full on Ultragauge.

    20181229_134236.jpg
     
  27. Dec 31, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    20181229_134247.jpg
     
  28. Dec 31, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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  29. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    DAYUM! That would cost me $84 here...
     
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  30. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    I don’t feel bad for you. Around here that would cost me $120 depending on the day.
     
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