02 2wd 3.0 Extra Cab XLT fuel tank size?

[Blakesgst]

Hey guys, i did some searching via google and got all sorts of different answers but nobody with the same truck so i thought i'd try here. I also read that its common to get a very inaccurate reading from the gas gauge in the rangers. I am only getting about 280 miles from full to when my fuel light kicks on. When my fuel light comes on and i go to the station, i put about 16.8 gallons in it, seems a bit small of a tank size to me. Anyone have the same truck happen to know the tank size?

Thanks,

Blake

 

[EMB1230]

An extended cab would have the 19.5 gallon gas tank. 280 MPT sounds about right. Do you have Auto or Manual? Sadly, the 3L & 4L get the same (if not only a 1-2 mpg difference) gas mileage.

 

[Blakesgst]

You have the 19.5 gallon gas tank. 280 MPT sounds about right. Sadly, the 3L & 4L get the same (if not only a 1-2 mpg difference) gas mileage.

Thanks EMB, im tempted to run the truck out of gas to see how far after the light comes on i can keep going. If the light comes on and i fill it up wth 16.x gallons, that means i have 2+ gallons still in there to spare, seems like that light is coming on and im at E awfully early lol. Have to keep a gas can with me if i decide to try that.

Blake

 

[adsm08]

Usually about 50 miles from the light.

 

[snake]

My '02's light came on at 353 miles nearly every time- it always got 20 MPG or better- but the most I ever put in the tank was 18.1. The gauge was hanging several needle widths below "E" at that point. I never did run it out of gas.

 

[Blakesgst]

My '02's light came on at 353 miles nearly every time- it always got 20 MPG or better- but the most I ever put in the tank was 18.1. The gauge was hanging several needle widths below "E" at that point. I never did run it out of gas.

Thanks Snake, that is what I've been reading. I was just suprised to see the light come on and the needle at E before 300 miles, ive never had a vehicle (have owned 6 cars now in the last 10 years) hit that point before 320-340 miles so I'm assuming my gauge is off quite a bit. Only one way to find out, just need to make sure im sticking around town when i do lol. Ive reset my trip counter the last 3 times I've filled up and its been reading "empty" at 280ish each time.

Blake