08’ Sun Fusion 2WD owner here (66,000miles) I noticed my owner’s manual from Toyota states the fuel capacity to be 19 gallons. However, whenever I have filled ‘er up in the past (always premium) the fuel station pump would automatically stop at 15 gallons. I was upset noticing that I was only getting ~230 miles per tank.
The most recent fill up, I continued squeezing the fuel pump nozzle past the 15 gallon mark. The fuel station pump would automatically “click” and stop every quarter gallon or so. I repeated this process, squeezing the nozzle until the pump inched closer to 19 gallons. I managed to get all the way up to 18.2 gallons.
My question is two-fold: 1. How many gallons are you folks pumping into a completely empty tank? 2. Is there any harm to the fuel stem or tank components if I continue squeezing the nozzle after it automatically clicks off? I’m wondering if I should bring this up to Toyota at the next oil change.
Much appreciated for the responses and love the seeing all the FJ’s out there!
The most recent fill up, I continued squeezing the fuel pump nozzle past the 15 gallon mark. The fuel station pump would automatically “click” and stop every quarter gallon or so. I repeated this process, squeezing the nozzle until the pump inched closer to 19 gallons. I managed to get all the way up to 18.2 gallons.
My question is two-fold: 1. How many gallons are you folks pumping into a completely empty tank? 2. Is there any harm to the fuel stem or tank components if I continue squeezing the nozzle after it automatically clicks off? I’m wondering if I should bring this up to Toyota at the next oil change.
Much appreciated for the responses and love the seeing all the FJ’s out there!