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What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Specifically an 1986 iroc, thanks in advance
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

16.2 gallons for the two non TPI engines.
15.5 gallons for the TPI
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Now you will get 50 stupid replies saying I can only get 11 gals in my tank or whatever number.

It still is 15.5 gals in most 3rd gen cars....
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

reply # 1
but i only get 12 in my 3rd gen and 14 in my 4th gen

blah blah blah
15.5
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Originally Posted by 87DJP2001
Now you will get 50 stupid replies saying I can only get 11 gals in my tank or whatever number.
Some 3rd gens have 12 gall, some have 15 gall.

My friend and I both have 89 GTA's. He put 16.1 gallons in his car (low fuel, but running fine). I put 11.9 gallons in mine (jerking all the way to the gas station).

I have two 4th gen LT1's and they've ALWAYS taken more gas than the GTA.
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

So how do you know?
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Originally Posted by 87DJP2001
Now you will get 50 stupid replies saying I can only get 11 gals in my tank or whatever number.

It still is 15.5 gals in most 3rd gen cars....
Why is that? I get almost 12 into my 86 when it won't run anymore.
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

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Why is that? I get almost 12 into my 86 when it won't run anymore.
They tell you to put a brick in your toilet tank to save water, maybe the previous owner thought that would work in the car to save gas!

15.5 gallons.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Whats a gall?????
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Originally Posted by 87DJP2001
Whats a gall?????
Road Rash!
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Re: What is the fuel capacity of a third gen?

Originally Posted by Ucantcme57
So how do you know?
if u fill up about 11 gallons or so, u have a 12 gallon tank
if u fill up 13-14 gallons or so, you have a 15 gallon tank
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