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Subject:Re: Fuel Capacity: (was Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks)
Date:Wed, 10 May 1995 10:53:03 +0100

>> Except for those with Syncros, which have an 18.5 gallon fuel capacity.
>
>Here's question for the other Syncro owners.  When my gas gauge reads
>almost to the bottom of the reserve area, it only takes about 16 gals
>to fill the tank.
>
>It seems like the gas gauge is calibrated for a 16 gallon tank rather
>rather than the bigger 18.5. Any other syncro owners notice this?
>
>Drew Jenkins  86 Syncro
>djenkins@foxboro.com
>

I've had mine down so that there was only about a gallon left in the tank.
The gauge was pegged below the reserve area. When I touch the bottom of my
reserve area, it ususally takes about 16.5 gallons to fill the tank.

Paul
puusital@adobe.com