 What is the capacity of the stock fuel tank in a 71?, How many gallons or liters? |
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| vin man |
 Apr 15 2017, 06:07 PM
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How much gas does the stock tank hold?
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| Larry.Hubby |
Apr 15 2017, 06:33 PM
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Member who doesn't post much, but has a long time in 914s Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 3,172 Region Association: Northern California |
The manual claims it's 16.4 gallons, including a 1.6 gallon reserve (the warning light comes on when there are 1.6 gallons left). I did some measurements on mine and couldn't get it fuller than about 15.5 gallons. I did the measurements to calibrate my gas gauge. The summary below explains what I did and the results:
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| raynekat |
Oct 27 2019, 01:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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QUOTE(Larry Hubby @ Apr 15 2017, 05:33 PM)  The manual claims it's 16.4 gallons, including a 1.6 gallon reserve (the warning light comes on when there are 1.6 gallons left). I did some measurements on mine and couldn't get it fuller than about 15.5 gallons. I did the measurements to calibrate my gas gauge. The summary below explains what I did and the results: I also have a 71 914, and this chart is very useful. |
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vin man What is the capacity of the stock fuel tank in a 71? Apr 15 2017, 06:07 PM
KELTY360 According to the 914 Technical Specifications book... Apr 15 2017, 06:29 PM vin man Thank you!
I put aftermarket gauges in the car... Apr 15 2017, 11:18 PM timothy_nd28 Thanks Larry
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