[Vwdiesel] 89 Jetta D Harsh Ride

[Tad]

With the exception of TDI tanks, which hold several gallons *more* than the
stated capacity... something like 17 gallons in a 14.7 gallon tank if you
use the 'vent trick' to release pressure in the tank.  A B4 wagon can
apparently hold something like 25 gallons.

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 8:32 AM, <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 9/13/2010 7:32:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> doyt at buckeye-express.com writes:
>
> > A better way to measure amount of fuel consumed would be filling the tank
> >
> > until the automatic shut-off stops the fill, and then refilling the tank
> > (the same way at the same pump) when the fuel gauge shows the tank to be
> > almost empty....and using the pump numbers to determine gallons used.
> >
>
>   Simpler and safer (no chance of getting stranded without fuel) to
> just fill the tank, drive at least 1/3 of a tank then refill to the same
> level (amount of kick-off of the nozzle, push the button until actually
> full, whatever) then use those numbers.  Only reason to run a tank
> empty really, is to see where E REALLY is on the gauge (my Mustang
> was a good needle width above the E mark) or to see how many
> gallons the tank really holds.  Most German tanks really do hold what
> the book says, most American cars I've checked don't.  Porsche tanks
> and gauges seem to be the most accurate overall.  The Passat tank
> is accurate but the gauge is never right in between F and E.  :-P
>    Loren
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