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Freightliner Fuel Tank

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by bobcat1958, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. Jul 3, 2012 #1
    bobcat1958

    bobcat1958 Bobtail Member

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    100 Gallon Tank and I can't put more than 80 gallons in it.Is this an expansion issue here are what exactly is the problem?
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2012 #2
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The tank isn't empty to start with, and the fuel pickup line won't draw it completely empty, either.

    Run it out a then refill it, and you will know how far not to push it.


    BTW, many people consider a long stick or rod a proper fuel gauge for a FL.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2012 #3
    MNdriver

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    um, you see the little stamping on the side of the fill opening that says "Do not fill above 90% capacity , 100 gallon capacity"?

    Plus the tank is turned ever so slightly to the side so it's not straight up.

    Plus you will never completely drain it.

    Why would you WANT to know how low you can actually drain it and have it suck air.
     
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