Feeling lucky on tank range

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Post by Deleted User 1511 »

Due to a slight miscalculation, I ran my CX3 until the range left was showing 3 miles before I could fill up.

I thought the tank was 48 litres but it only took 43 to fill it... is the tank smaller on the auto or is the remaining range calculator overly cautious?

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Post by switchback »

It's over cautious.........I think the four wheel drive version may have a smaller tank.
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Post by st3v3cx-3 »

Fuel tank capacities :-

2WD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
4WD 44.0 L (11.6 US gal, 9.68 Imp gal)
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Post by HouseSpider »

I've been down to 0 (zero) range several times, driven up to 10 more miles and still only got a maximum of 43 litres in the tank.
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Post by Deleted User 1511 »

thanks - that's useful to know
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Post by Dogfuzz »

Surely its a bit of a wall of death to drive till there's a 0 on the dial?-but well done getting an extra 10 miles!

Personally-I fill up when i drop below 100-you never know when you might need to make a journey when petrol is unavailable/ gas stations might be closed?
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Post by HouseSpider »

I only let it get that low on my regular commute home. I always use the range indicator to plan whether I can make it back to the only Shell garage in the area.
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