Fuel tank Capasity
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Based on how often I fill my tank, I think it's more like 9.5!
I usually only get about 150 miles to a tank. I need to keep the foot off the "GO" pedal.
The answer is approximately 16 gallons. In some years it was posted as 16.2, 15.8 and 15.5, so the above reply at 15.5 might be what was listed for your year/body car. Get gas at 1/4 tank and you won't need to worry about it.
I usually only get about 150 miles to a tank. I need to keep the foot off the "GO" pedal.
The answer is approximately 16 gallons. In some years it was posted as 16.2, 15.8 and 15.5, so the above reply at 15.5 might be what was listed for your year/body car. Get gas at 1/4 tank and you won't need to worry about it.
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Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7L TPI
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Originally posted by scottmoyer
Based on how often I fill my tank, I think it's more like 9.5!
I usually only get about 150 miles to a tank. I need to keep the foot off the "GO" pedal.
The answer is approximately 16 gallons. In some years it was posted as 16.2, 15.8 and 15.5, so the above reply at 15.5 might be what was listed for your year/body car. Get gas at 1/4 tank and you won't need to worry about it.
Based on how often I fill my tank, I think it's more like 9.5!
I usually only get about 150 miles to a tank. I need to keep the foot off the "GO" pedal.
The answer is approximately 16 gallons. In some years it was posted as 16.2, 15.8 and 15.5, so the above reply at 15.5 might be what was listed for your year/body car. Get gas at 1/4 tank and you won't need to worry about it.
thank you guys very much for the help, its greatly appreciated :lala: 
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I have read where the 1LE cars and the TTA cars got a larger tank, (18 gal) BUT I have yet to actually confirm that in the parts catalogs
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
my 87 Owners Manual "58.7 Liters (15.5 Gal.)" Just to confirm what has been confirmed...
John
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hey guys lemme ask yall a question...
usually when i fill up its on the 1/8 tank mark and itll hold 14 gallons or so..
when i filled it up one time it was sputtering as i was pullin into the gas station and it took 18.3 gallons...
im confused
usually when i fill up its on the 1/8 tank mark and itll hold 14 gallons or so..
when i filled it up one time it was sputtering as i was pullin into the gas station and it took 18.3 gallons...
im confused
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
EITHER: your name sais it all, OR I would never go back to that station, considering that they might not be measuring a gallon to be a gallon. I guess there would be a possibility that someone had put a 1LE tank in your car...
Something to consider that your fuel system by the time you figure your fuel lines is about an extra half to full gallon. Then there is the filler neck. If I park with my car on a slight hill where the filler neck is on the high side of the hill, I can usually get a little extra fuel in my cars.
John
Something to consider that your fuel system by the time you figure your fuel lines is about an extra half to full gallon. Then there is the filler neck. If I park with my car on a slight hill where the filler neck is on the high side of the hill, I can usually get a little extra fuel in my cars.
John
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Originally posted by f-crazy
hey guys lemme ask yall a question...
usually when i fill up its on the 1/8 tank mark and itll hold 14 gallons or so..
when i filled it up one time it was sputtering as i was pullin into the gas station and it took 18.3 gallons...
im confused
hey guys lemme ask yall a question...
usually when i fill up its on the 1/8 tank mark and itll hold 14 gallons or so..
when i filled it up one time it was sputtering as i was pullin into the gas station and it took 18.3 gallons...
im confused
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