[Vwdiesel] auxiliary tank

[dieseltdi at verizon.net]

Well, I finally got around to installing the auxiliary tank that I bought for my Jetta about 2 years ago.  I went to fill it up and was a bit surprised.  I had driven the car into the red on the fuel gauge so that I wouldn’t have to worry about spilling diesel all over my garage.  Then, I added 1 gallon of diesel to check for leaks before I took the car and filled it up.  I was surprised to find that it took 18.2 gallons, that was to auto click off of the pump.  Since the Jetta’s tank only holds 10.5 gallons, can I assume that the auxiliary tank holds 10 gallons?  I though that the tanks that fit in the spare tire well were 5 gallons!  Anyone know for sure?  Either way, I’ve got no leaks and that is good.  Tomorrow I will use expanding foam to fill around the filler neck and breather hose as well as install the hold down strap.  Hayden


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