 Full tank of Gas? How much weight does it add, ...or does it make a difference? |
 Feb 18, 2006 - 5:36 PM
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How much weight does a full tank of gas add to our Celicas? Does it slow them down at all, or does it even weigh enough to matter?
I looked online & found a bunch of different answers for how much a gallon of gas weighs...some say 6.5lbs some say 8lbs. So I have no idea if a full tank adds 78lbs or 96lbs to our car. Someone help  Maybe ill start driving around w/ only 2 - 3 gallons @ a time haha....(unless im on a road trip of course)Oh & if this is a repost..then oops --------------------  |
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Feb 18, 2006 - 6:00 PM
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I believe density of gasoline changes depending on it's temperature. From what I read, the weight of gasoline at 72 degrees F is approximately 6.25 lbs per gallon.
So a little math: my GT has a 15.9 Gallon tank. If it is completely full, the weight of the fuel (at 72 degrees) will be approx. 99.375 lbs. Keep in mind, the colder the fuel is, the more dense it will become (thus heavier). The warmer the fule, the less dense (thus lighter). Hope that's right. Anyone else have any ideas on the matter? --------------------  |
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amysmojo Full tank of Gas? How much weight does it add Feb 18, 2006 - 5:36 PM
Alchemist_57 i can't exactly tell, unless you're able t... Feb 18, 2006 - 5:57 PM Alchemist_57 i think TheRockman got it right.
So, let's r... Feb 18, 2006 - 6:08 PM CelicaZR I dont notice that much difference in performance ... Feb 18, 2006 - 7:03 PM 95celgt 16 Gallon tank?! mine is only 12.6 gallons ev... Feb 19, 2006 - 11:54 AM Fate yeah but the question- is that when it's on E,... Feb 19, 2006 - 12:11 PM o0black0o You mean when the gas light comes on? Feb 19, 2006 - 12:39 PM lilsteeg QUOTE(TheRockman @ Feb 18, 2006 - 6... Feb 19, 2006 - 12:42 PM o0black0o I think once the gas light shows up you have aroun... Feb 19, 2006 - 12:44 PM dustin15brown I think when mine gets down a lot again i'm go... Feb 19, 2006 - 12:57 PM TheStreetzKing is this a reason why u drag with a 1/4 tank of gas... Feb 19, 2006 - 1:12 PM RocketScott By adding weight to the gas tank you actually move... Feb 19, 2006 - 3:13 PM
crismillencolin QUOTE(RocketScott @ Feb 19, 2006 - 3... Feb 19, 2006 - 3:58 PM RocketScott QUOTE(crismillencolin @ Feb 19, 2006 - 1... Feb 19, 2006 - 4:07 PM crismillencolin QUOTE(RocketScott @ Feb 19, 2006 - 4... Feb 19, 2006 - 4:11 PM 95celgt my gas light usually come on when I hit 1/4 of a t... Feb 19, 2006 - 9:00 PM amysmojo QUOTE(95celgt @ Feb 19, 2006 - 6:00 ... Feb 20, 2006 - 5:29 PM BlackCelicaGT94 128 oz = 1 gallon
16 oz = 1 pound
128/16 = 8 pou... Feb 20, 2006 - 5:37 PM celicaST QUOTE(BlackCelicaGT94 @ Feb 20, 2006 - 3... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:05 PM boosted_K2 celica fuel tank is 15.9 gallons
http://auto.cons... Feb 20, 2006 - 5:46 PM BlackCelicaGT94 ^^ i beg to differ...most dont ask u to have fuel ... Feb 20, 2006 - 5:57 PM boosted_K2 ive never had an issue with that... maybe thats so... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:09 PM BlackCelicaGT94 just cuz he said it doesnt make it an answer just ... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:11 PM boosted_K2 uhh... he currently participates in NHRA... i beli... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:11 PM BlackCelicaGT94 ^ congrats to him! Feb 20, 2006 - 6:16 PM boosted_K2 no need to go anal on me lol all i was doing was s... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:17 PM BlackCelicaGT94 ... Feb 20, 2006 - 6:22 PM lilsteeg QUOTE(BlackCelicaGT94 @ Feb 20, 2006 - 5... Feb 20, 2006 - 9:35 PM |
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