How many litres

Velocity · 5th December 2006, 08:42

Hello, can someone please remind me how many litres the fuel tank holds

GerryJ · 5th December 2006, 09:00

The tank holds 50 litres.

Velocity · 5th December 2006, 09:06

Many thanks GerryJ.

generationgav · 5th December 2006, 10:36

But if the reading in the car says 0miles/empty tank then you'll only get 45 gallons in, a whole 5 gallons is for reserve.

Cad · 5th December 2006, 10:41

That bit does worry me, and I haven't had the nerve to drive the extra 5 litres worth. It means I only get around 480-500 out of a tank (- 5 litres) but on the flip side I don't get to walk to the nearest garage in the pouring rain either

I'm sure you meant litres, not gallons (unless you have a trailer sized fuel tank).

generationgav · 5th December 2006, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cad

That bit does worry me, and I haven't had the nerve to drive the extra 5 litres worth. It means I only get around 480-500 out of a tank (- 5 litres) but on the flip side I don't get to walk to the nearest garage in the pouring rain either

I'm sure you meant litres, not gallons (unless you have a trailer sized fuel tank).

My 50 gallon Civic conversion is coming in to the how to section soon; all you need is some tubing, 500 washing up liquid bottles and some sticky back plastic!

Yes, sorry...I meant litres. I've not used all of the extra 5 litres yet; but I've managed to get 45.5 litres in to the tank before now!

Stef · 5th December 2006, 11:38

Maximum I got in was 48.5L
I drove 40Km after the computer hit zero to go.

I just want to check out how far I can go after the zero point.

pjelsworth · 5th December 2006, 12:21

As a slight aside here, what are the consequences of running out of diesel? I always had the impression it can be quite serious.

Bungle · 5th December 2006, 12:45

The entire fuel systems needs bleeding. Not too big of a job, but you need to know what you are doing. Generally it is best to call a mechanic out to do it!

enis · 5th December 2006, 12:56

Actually, it's described in the owners manual. The procedure is quite easy, because this car is fitted with bleed pump so you don't have to dismantle loads of stuff like on some cars.
But better keep it on the safe side and fill it up (if your release mechanism is working

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Bungle · 5th December 2006, 13:04

I didn't know the Civic had that. That's useful!

I had to bleed a Transit engine last year. I loosened all the nuts on the inlet pipes, and crank the engine over til the fuel started spitting out. Tightened the nuts up, and after a few seconds (and a bit of smoke) it started fine. I wouldn't try it on a descent engine though!

Tomthumb · 5th December 2006, 16:10

Most I have put in was 47 litres. I was getting worried by the 0 miles to go bit.

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generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 807 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	But if the reading in the car says 0miles/empty tank then you'll only get 45 gallons in, a whole 5 gallons is for reserve.

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Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 391 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That bit does worry me, and I haven't had the nerve to drive the extra 5 litres worth. It means I only get around 480-500 out of a tank (- 5 litres) but on the flip side I don't get to walk to the nearest garage in the pouring rain either I'm sure you meant litres, not gallons (unless you have a trailer sized fuel tank).

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Maximum I got in was 48.5L I drove 40Km after the computer hit zero to go. I just want to check out how far I can go after the zero point.

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pjelsworth Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Halifax, W. Yorks Posts: 381 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	As a slight aside here, what are the consequences of running out of diesel? I always had the impression it can be quite serious.

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The entire fuel systems needs bleeding. Not too big of a job, but you need to know what you are doing. Generally it is best to call a mechanic out to do it!

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enis Valve Cap Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Den Haag, Netherlands Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Actually, it's described in the owners manual. The procedure is quite easy, because this car is fitted with bleed pump so you don't have to dismantle loads of stuff like on some cars. But better keep it on the safe side and fill it up (if your release mechanism is working )

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I didn't know the Civic had that. That's useful! I had to bleed a Transit engine last year. I loosened all the nuts on the inlet pipes, and crank the engine over til the fuel started spitting out. Tightened the nuts up, and after a few seconds (and a bit of smoke) it started fine. I wouldn't try it on a descent engine though!

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Tomthumb Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Top of Surrey Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Most I have put in was 47 litres. I was getting worried by the 0 miles to go bit.