I'm finally getting around to posting this, though it has always been a
mystery to me...

(I'm working from memory here, so forgive me if I am a bit off)  The owners
manual for my '89 Syncro Westy indicates a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gals,
and a "reserve capacity" of 2.5 gals.

I have *never* been able to put more than about 14.5 gals  into it (and yes,
it does read full afterwards).  On Friday, I let the needle get deep into
the "red" zone before I had a chance to fill up, and guess what?  15 gallons
was all it took!

So my question is, when they say "2.5 gallon reserve capacity" are they
talking about a "hidden" 2.5 gallons that is still left even when the needle
shows dead-empty?

I am going to drive around with a 2 gallon can of gas until I run out,
unless someone can help me unravel this mystery...

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA