 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 20, 2006 - 5:37 PM
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128 oz = 1 gallon
16 oz = 1 pound 128/16 = 8 pounds per gallon If my math is correct then a full tank if its about 13 gallons = 104 pounds. DOes that math look right yall? QUOTE(TheStreetzKing @ Feb 19, 2006 - 10:12 AM) [snapback]396196[/snapback] is this a reason why u drag with a 1/4 tank of gas? weight reduction i think its cuz of weight and the fire department requires this so that incase ur car catches on fire you dont have a full tank of gas in there! -------------------- Cruisin down the street in my Infiniti...always lookin for my next trip to Sin City
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Feb 20, 2006 - 6:05 PM
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QUOTE(BlackCelicaGT94 @ Feb 20, 2006 - 3:37 PM) [snapback]396771[/snapback] 128 oz = 1 gallon 16 oz = 1 pound 128/16 = 8 pounds per gallon If my math is correct then a full tank if its about 13 gallons = 104 pounds. DOes that math look right yall? QUOTE(TheStreetzKing @ Feb 19, 2006 - 10:12 AM) [snapback]396196[/snapback] is this a reason why u drag with a 1/4 tank of gas? weight reduction i think its cuz of weight and the fire department requires this so that incase ur car catches on fire you dont have a full tank of gas in there! no youre mixing fluid oz's and "mass" oz's. did a quick calculation, at .73 g/cc (average gasoline density, varies with temp and type) 15.9 gallons comes to 96.87lb, as calculated above. --------------------  I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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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 TheRockman I believe density of gasoline changes depending on... Feb 18, 2006 - 6:00 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 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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