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Full tank size
How many gallons does the fuel tank hold for a 1987 911?
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05-23-2007, 08:23 AM
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I believe 80 (85?) Liters.
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05-23-2007, 08:45 AM
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My 81 has a 21 gallon tank.
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05-23-2007, 08:48 AM
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Really? I had no idea the tanks were so large.
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05-23-2007, 09:58 AM
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22 for my '87
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Yeah, I think the '87-89 cars are something like 22.3 or 22.5 Gal. Huge tanks.
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05-23-2007, 10:36 AM
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Approximately how many gallons do you typically have left when the low fuel indicator comes on?
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05-23-2007, 11:39 AM
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My 1984 book says 2.1 gallons.
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05-23-2007, 11:57 AM
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Officially, 21.1 US gallons per spec book. But if you need more, you could vent the bump under the spare for an extra 2 gallons like I did.
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05-23-2007, 04:34 PM
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I've seen the factory tanks inside, and they are already vented to the hump. At least the ones I've seen.
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05-23-2007, 07:16 PM
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BTW, the venting is on the inside. It's a tube that runs from the top of the hump, down into the well, and up to the top of the rest of the tank, so air can escape.
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Too bad the factory tube doesn't work and my tank now holds 23 gallons...go figure.
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05-23-2007, 08:27 PM
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This thread has a perfect timing:
How many gallons would my '83 SC tank hold? I would appreciate it as I recently developed 'fluctuating issues' with my gas gauge. I should probably pull it and clean it up this coming weekend. |
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