Fuel tank size

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Fuel tank size

Is the actual fuel tank capacity usually that given in the owners manual or is it fact larger to give one a margin before running out of fuel? This a question I asked myself when running short of diesel on a motorway.

Asked on 2 October 2010 by John WG

Answered by Honest John

It's usually about 5 litres larger.

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