Fuel tank capacity?

Deanjet · 01-26-2012, 08:33 PM

My Toyota RAV4 manual says the fuel tank holds 15.9 US gallons. I ran the RAV4 deep into the red the other day, yet it only took 12.7 gallons. Question, how far past empty has anyone ran their RAV4?

veliksam · 01-26-2012, 08:41 PM

I poured 15 gallons yesterday, that is my record.

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Dr. Dyno · 01-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Dean, Is someone dumping a little sumped avgas in at work while you're out buzzing around?

Deanjet · 01-27-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Dyno

Dean, Is someone dumping a little sumped avgas in at work while you're out buzzing around?

No AvGas where I work, just pure JP4

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Yes, I work for those Canadian fellows.

**JuneBug** · 01-27-2012, 10:26 PM

The RAV4 has a 60 liter tank--doesn't matter if it's made in Japan or Canada, or sold in N. America, Europe, or the Far East. I've checked the spec sheets and even the diesel RAV4's have a 60 liter (15.9 gallon) tank. From what I've read, 60 liters is a standard size for small Japanese cars. The reason is if they went with a larger tank, the manufacturer is taxed as if it's a larger car. For example, my daughter's Altima also has a 60 liter tank, while my mother's larger Maxima has a 70 liter tank.

toyyo · 02-20-2013, 06:38 PM

Hi Dean,

I have the same problem and mine too fills upto max 12.7 Gallons. Did you find out what the problem is?

rminor · 02-20-2013, 07:22 PM

Wildly inaccurate fuel gauge. Makes the small tank seem even smaller. Used to always refill at about 1/4 tank. On my Rav4 if I do that I only put in about 9 gal. Running it 10-20 miles after the fuel light comes on lets me put in about 12.7-12.9 gal. To put in 15 gal I would have to drive about 75 miles after the fuel light comes on.

RTexasF · 02-20-2013, 07:41 PM

My fuel gauge is on the money, extremely accurate. I've never driven it until the low fuel light comes on but doesn't that usually mean there is about 3 gallons left? I fail to see why this would be a problem

rminor · 02-20-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RTexasF

My fuel gauge is on the money, extremely accurate. I've never driven it until the low fuel light comes on but doesn't that usually mean there is about 3 gallons left? I fail to see why this would be a problem

1/4 tank showing. 9 gal or less fills it up so actual level is closer to 1/2 tank. So filling up at 1/4 showing gives a range of about 225 miles. That could be a problem for some folks. My wife refuses to let it go below 1/4.

**JuneBug** · 02-20-2013, 09:20 PM

Like RF, my gauge seems to be very accurate. The other day the needle was at EXACTLY 1/2 and I filled it up. Took just a little under 8 gallons. And when the low fuel light comes on I have about 4 gallons left.

01-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deanjet Senior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 455 Thanks: 16 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fuel tank capacity? My Toyota RAV4 manual says the fuel tank holds 15.9 US gallons. I ran the RAV4 deep into the red the other day, yet it only took 12.7 gallons. Question, how far past empty has anyone ran their RAV4? __________________ 2011 RAV4 SPORT V6 AWD The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

01-26-2012, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
veliksam Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,733 Thanks: 88 Thanked 88 Times in 80 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I poured 15 gallons yesterday, that is my record. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk __________________ -----2012 V6 Sport, Tow Prep, & 4x4----- HU: Pioneer AppRadio 2 & back-up cam, JDM HID Projector Headlights w/Toshiba D4S Bulbs, JDM Vanguard Tail Lights Front DRL's, LED Bumper Park/Brake lights, Red "SPORT" Theme Badges ------------------------------

01-27-2012, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 8,983 Thanks: 37 Thanked 625 Times in 517 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The RAV4 has a 60 liter tank--doesn't matter if it's made in Japan or Canada, or sold in N. America, Europe, or the Far East. I've checked the spec sheets and even the diesel RAV4's have a 60 liter (15.9 gallon) tank. From what I've read, 60 liters is a standard size for small Japanese cars. The reason is if they went with a larger tank, the manufacturer is taxed as if it's a larger car. For example, my daughter's Altima also has a 60 liter tank, while my mother's larger Maxima has a 70 liter tank. __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

02-20-2013, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
toyyo Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nc Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fuel Capacity Hi Dean, I have the same problem and mine too fills upto max 12.7 Gallons. Did you find out what the problem is?

02-20-2013, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,385 Thanks: 31 Thanked 155 Times in 143 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My fuel gauge is on the money, extremely accurate. I've never driven it until the low fuel light comes on but doesn't that usually mean there is about 3 gallons left? I fail to see why this would be a problem __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

01-26-2012, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,839 Thanks: 73 Thanked 127 Times in 123 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dean, Is someone dumping a little sumped avgas in at work while you're out buzzing around?

02-20-2013, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
rminor Junior Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wildly inaccurate fuel gauge. Makes the small tank seem even smaller. Used to always refill at about 1/4 tank. On my Rav4 if I do that I only put in about 9 gal. Running it 10-20 miles after the fuel light comes on lets me put in about 12.7-12.9 gal. To put in 15 gal I would have to drive about 75 miles after the fuel light comes on.

02-20-2013, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 8,983 Thanks: 37 Thanked 625 Times in 517 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like RF, my gauge seems to be very accurate. The other day the needle was at EXACTLY 1/2 and I filled it up. Took just a little under 8 gallons. And when the low fuel light comes on I have about 4 gallons left. __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

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