How the hell am I supposed to drive past gas stations with only an 11.1 gal tank? - Toyota Yaris Forums

H3LlIoN · 10-26-2009, 08:36 AM

Yeah. Probably a dumb question. I want to increase my fuel capacity so I can go further without stopping. As is it, I can drive just about as far as my 11mpg Yukon makes it before IT runs out of fuel. What's the fun in that? Anyone have any thoughts?

Flame away.

And yes, my yukon really does only get 11mpg. The Yaris averages me out to mid 20's though.

H3LlIoN · 10-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Forgive this thread. I've been up for 22 hours. I know it's not doable, at least according to my roomate, the Toyota master mechanic.

It'd just be so super awesome to spend the same amount of money as it takes to fill the yukon, yet drive around for 1200 miles before stopping again. only filling up 10 times a year though doesn't jive to well with big oil.

Yaris Hilton · 10-26-2009, 08:47 AM

I usually get around 370-400 miles on my 10 gallon fillups. I pass quite a few gas stations with that. A much larger tank would cut your mileage due to added weight, and you would be more likely to encounter problems with fuel going stale, accumulating moisture or being out of season with the changing fuel blends for different temperatures.

YotaYaris · 10-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Same here, I have never had less than 39MPG(first tank) and best of 44MPG. I guess if you want to pass more fuel stations you need to slow down a little. I know its no fun doing that, buts its the easiest way I can think of. Then you can get about 420miles out of 10 gallons or so.
Peace

H3LlIoN · 10-26-2009, 08:59 AM

Yeah my truck will go 400 if I'm real easy and on the highway alot, so I'm passing the same gas stations, just at a higher cost. I can't imagine the weight of added gasoline could affect it that much...I don't have an exact figure, but I'm guessing gas is ~ water, which is 8#/gal.

I just think it'd be sweet to go further. My mom has an excursion with a 44 gal tank, diesel. When she fills that bad boy up, the computer regularly will calculate in the 700-800 miles to empty range...best I've ever done was 730, and it's awesome to be able to drive forever with out stopping. I made two round trips this month to the blue ridge from hampton roads, and still had fuel to run around town looking for the cheapest diesel.

Hah could you imagine a yaris with present mpg and a 44 gal tank? ~1500 miles to empty, lol.

H3LlIoN · 10-26-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by YotaYaris

I guess if you want to pass more fuel stations you need to slow down a little.

Eh I think it probably has something to do with the 230lbs that I add to the load, plus all the crap that I leave in my car on a daily basis. :-P

rningonfumes · 10-26-2009, 11:51 AM

LOL..You're making excuses, if you want the range you will have to slow down.

I'm 260-280 lbs and my range is about 450-480 or so before I fill up again.

TLyttle · 10-26-2009, 12:28 PM

Seems to me there is an "industry standard" for fuel tank capacity, usually works out to a range of 300-400 miles. Some vehicles have larger tanks installed for extra range, but nearly every car I've had in the last 55 years worked out to about the standard.

This is why I giggle a bit when someone says the made it from x to y on 1/2 a tank of gas; so does everyone else. Ask what the tank capacity is, and most have no clue...

schleppy · 10-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Try riding a motorcycle with a 1.9 gallon tank. Get back to me after.

The Yaris' 11.1 gallon tank and MPG make the small tank a moot point. I rarely have to get gas.

H3LlIoN · 10-26-2009, 12:37 PM

jesus. I've been in this particular forum for 5 hours and already I'm lead-footed AND burning the wrong gas. Yeehaw.

RUFFSTUFF · 10-26-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LlIoN

Yeah. Probably a dumb question. I want to increase my fuel capacity so I can go further without stopping. As is it, I can drive just about as far as my 11mpg Yukon makes it before IT runs out of fuel. What's the fun in that? Anyone have any thoughts?

Flame away.

And yes, my yukon really does only get 11mpg. The Yaris averages me out to mid 20's though.

No need to flame. It's obvious what your issues are.

chongopants · 10-26-2009, 01:12 PM

drive by with an 11 gallon tank b/c you only weigh 2k lbs... I get over 400miles to a tank...

mr9865 · 10-26-2009, 01:53 PM

Is refueling really that hard?

CtrlAltDefeat · 10-26-2009, 03:14 PM

I understand the OPs sentiment... It would be awesome to put our outstanding MPG to use on a huge tank of gas, and just drive forever. The "passing up gas stations" phrase is a bit of a misnomer, as smaller vehicles generally have smaller gas tanks and similar ranges to larger vehicles. As far as the effects of a larger tank on a Yaris, if you were talking about a 44 gallon tank (like 4x the size of the standard tank), I imagine Yaris Hilton and the others would be correct about stale gas and water buildup. The weight would also be a factor of course. I do, however, think that a 20 gallon tank might work without too much water/gas problems. The extra gas (9gal) would weigh about 55.35 lbs (which really isn't that much) at about 6.15 lbs/gal (per wiki answers) and range would be almost double. The problem with that is: where in our tiny subcompacts would you put that huge tank, and if you took a hard turn would the back end kick out sideways when all 120lbs of gas suddenly sloshes sideways?

I apologize on behalf of the rest of YW for the flames. Mpg is a hotly debated topic here, so you really picked a good one to start with.

So welcome to YW, and just don't take it personally

b_hickman11 · 10-26-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LlIoN

Yeah. Probably a dumb question. I want to increase my fuel capacity so I can go further without stopping. As is it, I can drive just about as far as my 11mpg Yukon makes it before IT runs out of fuel. What's the fun in that? Anyone have any thoughts?

Flame away.

And yes, my yukon really does only get 11mpg. The Yaris averages me out to mid 20's though.

Go to Wal-Mart. Buy a 12 Gallon Fuel Container for $49.96 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11071152 Strap dat hoe in your truck. Drill a hole in the left side of your trunk, towards the fuel door. Run some type of fuel line from your newly installed tank to the fuel inlet. Get you a pump. Install it.

CTScott · 10-26-2009, 03:58 PM

I can't imagine watching the dollar signs roll by while pumping 44 gallons into a vehicle. Filling up from empty for less than $30 with my Yaris is much more palatable then dropping over $100 at one time at a gas station.

jambo101 · 10-26-2009, 04:16 PM

I'll put that 11 gals in my car and at legal freeway speeds (60mph)easily drive 6 to 7 hours with out stopping.

supmet · 10-26-2009, 04:30 PM

fuel cell in the trunk.

And I don't know how many more red flags you guys need for a troll... I mean comparing an excursion to a yaris in the FE forum?

10-26-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	How the hell am I supposed to drive past gas stations with only an 11.1 gal tank? Yeah. Probably a dumb question. I want to increase my fuel capacity so I can go further without stopping. As is it, I can drive just about as far as my 11mpg Yukon makes it before IT runs out of fuel. What's the fun in that? Anyone have any thoughts? Flame away. And yes, my yukon really does only get 11mpg. The Yaris averages me out to mid 20's though.

10-26-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
YotaYaris Drives: 09 3dr (sold), 12 SE 5spd : ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SA TX Posts: 140	Same here, I have never had less than 39MPG(first tank) and best of 44MPG. I guess if you want to pass more fuel stations you need to slow down a little. I know its no fun doing that, buts its the easiest way I can think of. Then you can get about 420miles out of 10 gallons or so. Peace __________________ Its all about the MPG's !!

10-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	LOL..You're making excuses, if you want the range you will have to slow down. I'm 260-280 lbs and my range is about 450-480 or so before I fill up again. __________________

10-26-2009, 01:53 PM	#13
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 261	Is refueling really that hard? __________________

10-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#14
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	I understand the OPs sentiment... It would be awesome to put our outstanding MPG to use on a huge tank of gas, and just drive forever. The "passing up gas stations" phrase is a bit of a misnomer, as smaller vehicles generally have smaller gas tanks and similar ranges to larger vehicles. As far as the effects of a larger tank on a Yaris, if you were talking about a 44 gallon tank (like 4x the size of the standard tank), I imagine Yaris Hilton and the others would be correct about stale gas and water buildup. The weight would also be a factor of course. I do, however, think that a 20 gallon tank might work without too much water/gas problems. The extra gas (9gal) would weigh about 55.35 lbs (which really isn't that much) at about 6.15 lbs/gal (per wiki answers) and range would be almost double. The problem with that is: where in our tiny subcompacts would you put that huge tank, and if you took a hard turn would the back end kick out sideways when all 120lbs of gas suddenly sloshes sideways? I apologize on behalf of the rest of YW for the flames. Mpg is a hotly debated topic here, so you really picked a good one to start with. So welcome to YW, and just don't take it personally __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell Last edited by CtrlAltDefeat; 10-26-2009 at 03:28 PM. Reason: typo and slight recalculation on the tank sizes/weight

10-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	Forgive this thread. I've been up for 22 hours. I know it's not doable, at least according to my roomate, the Toyota master mechanic. It'd just be so super awesome to spend the same amount of money as it takes to fill the yukon, yet drive around for 1200 miles before stopping again. only filling up 10 times a year though doesn't jive to well with big oil.

10-26-2009, 08:47 AM	#3
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I usually get around 370-400 miles on my 10 gallon fillups. I pass quite a few gas stations with that. A much larger tank would cut your mileage due to added weight, and you would be more likely to encounter problems with fuel going stale, accumulating moisture or being out of season with the changing fuel blends for different temperatures.

10-26-2009, 08:59 AM	#5
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	Yeah my truck will go 400 if I'm real easy and on the highway alot, so I'm passing the same gas stations, just at a higher cost. I can't imagine the weight of added gasoline could affect it that much...I don't have an exact figure, but I'm guessing gas is ~ water, which is 8#/gal. I just think it'd be sweet to go further. My mom has an excursion with a 44 gal tank, diesel. When she fills that bad boy up, the computer regularly will calculate in the 700-800 miles to empty range...best I've ever done was 730, and it's awesome to be able to drive forever with out stopping. I made two round trips this month to the blue ridge from hampton roads, and still had fuel to run around town looking for the cheapest diesel. Hah could you imagine a yaris with present mpg and a 44 gal tank? ~1500 miles to empty, lol.

10-26-2009, 12:28 PM	#8
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Seems to me there is an "industry standard" for fuel tank capacity, usually works out to a range of 300-400 miles. Some vehicles have larger tanks installed for extra range, but nearly every car I've had in the last 55 years worked out to about the standard. This is why I giggle a bit when someone says the made it from x to y on 1/2 a tank of gas; so does everyone else. Ask what the tank capacity is, and most have no clue...

10-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#9
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Try riding a motorcycle with a 1.9 gallon tank. Get back to me after. The Yaris' 11.1 gallon tank and MPG make the small tank a moot point. I rarely have to get gas.

10-26-2009, 12:37 PM	#10
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	jesus. I've been in this particular forum for 5 hours and already I'm lead-footed AND burning the wrong gas. Yeehaw.

10-26-2009, 01:12 PM	#12
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	drive by with an 11 gallon tank b/c you only weigh 2k lbs... I get over 400miles to a tank...

10-26-2009, 03:58 PM	#16
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I can't imagine watching the dollar signs roll by while pumping 44 gallons into a vehicle. Filling up from empty for less than $30 with my Yaris is much more palatable then dropping over $100 at one time at a gas station.

10-26-2009, 04:16 PM	#17
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I'll put that 11 gals in my car and at legal freeway speeds (60mph)easily drive 6 to 7 hours with out stopping.

10-26-2009, 04:30 PM	#18
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	fuel cell in the trunk. And I don't know how many more red flags you guys need for a troll... I mean comparing an excursion to a yaris in the FE forum?

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