S14 gas tank capacity?

[spanishricer]

Well I read in my FSM that the S14 gas tank holds 17 gallons. But everytime I bottom out my fuel gauge, I only fill up 13 or so gallons? Is the FSM inaccurate or is my fuel gauge just going the way of the dodo?

[bcar240]

240s are known for their notoriously low reading fuel gauges. Mine goes a full 1/4 of a tank mark below the E line before I need gas. Some say it is a type of preventative measure to keep people from running out of gas. I came within a gallon once, but I was pretty worried before getting gas. I believe the light is *suppost* to come on with ~1.5-2 gallons left, so you can drive a "while" with the light on, if you really want to .

[TachyonS14]

Yes, this has been talk about before. It seems a lot of the zenki s14's have fuel gauges that like to go out and give incorrect readings. The S14 tank is 17.2 gallons, so just go by the trip meter. I usually fill up at 16 gallons which is around 430 miles. You also have a low fuel light if you are unsure of how much gas you have left.

[streetspirit7]

What?? there's a low fuel light? I just assumed there was no light or mine just doesn't work. I've put 16 gallons in before, but no light. I do love the look I get from passengers when my gas gage goes below E and I still pass by gas stations.

[spanishricer]

What?? there's a low fuel light? I just assumed there was no light or mine just doesn't work.

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. I never knew I even had a low fuel light...just figured Nissan was trying to pinch pennies...

[Atomic-S14]

i filled up to full and the gauge reads at half mark right now, but i've only got 160miles out of it so far.... is my gas milage really low? maybe i need to seafoam and replace my O2 sensor?

[yoozef]

i filled up to full and the gauge reads at half mark right now, but i've only got 160miles out of it so far.... is my gas milage really low? maybe i need to seafoam and replace my O2 sensor?

after you hit the E line, you still good for another 150 miles

[Charlie240sxt]

i know on my s14 i can go forever after the E

[hannibal]

I posted about my mileage on a trip this winter and everybody laughed at me. I filled up as soon as the needle hit the E, and it was only 11-12 gallons.

Now I go by the tripmeter and refuel around 400 miles. I dont think Ive made it over 15 gallons before...

[gepeto]

The best tank I had was like 550km..

But I never gased more than 55liters... I guess I'll have to push it further..

[spanishricer]

Are all you guys still running the KA?

[bcar240]

I am! I usually refill around 300 and put 11-12 gallons in, but I don't drive economical at all. Maybe I should though gas is getting crazy again. I have like ~160 miles on my trip odo since my last fill, I am hoping I can hold out until this current price hike goes back down.

[TachyonS14]

Are all you guys still running the KA?

I am. But I do like 90% freeway so I get between 27-30 mpg.

[ForsakenTH]

does the gas light still come on if your gas meter doesnt work...cause mine is stuck on full...never really trusted it even when it was working though

[KRUZNBY]

There is a recent thread discussing this. My light came on once when I was parked on an incline with the passenger side on the upslope. Other than that it has never come on even when I put in 16 gallons one time. I usually drive until at least 400 miles.

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

how do you guys drive till 400? I get 320-330 from full to bone dry.

I fill up at 300. The wife knows the 300 mark also.

man, 400, must be nice.

[KFL]

I wanted to see this gas light come on,soo drove until past E..kept going until the needle almost feel off little orange fuel light started to appear just as I pulled in to get gas. Was going to take a pick but too late. tiger in tank

[Atomic-S14]

hehe i guess i have to try it and drive with the needle on E until car stops or the light comes on...

[TheOne]

guess i have to try it also, i haven't really reached that "gas light", allways fill at the E.

[manchi]

400miles? Are you guys on KA or SR? My SR is about 20 miles per gallon. So that means I can drive till 320 to worry about gas?

[spanishricer]

400miles? Are you guys on KA or SR? My SR is about 20 miles per gallon. So that means I can drive till 320 to worry about gas?

Well I filled up yesterday at 15 gallons after having gone 320 miles. So with 2 gallons left in the tank, I probably could have made it to 370-ish.

[streetspirit7]

Well, I just made a trip from Indiana to kentucky. I drove 457 miles round trip, filled up before I left and put 14 gallons to fill it up when I got home. That's roughly 32 MPG hyw. Pretty good.

P.S. at that rate I could go 550 miles on a full tank

[dfw240_EE]

Damn, I only get 21 mpg city, and 28 mpg highway. I guess it really is tune up time.

[KADreams]

Rewiring the grounding in your engine bay helps a little.

[dfw240_EE]

You mean in particular the ground wire for the MAF? I have heard of that myself.

[JimmyMethod]

I am. But I do like 90% freeway so I get between 27-30 mpg.

In 4th gear?Man, I get around 35 on the highway...Around 27 in the city, unless I decide to dump a couple gallons around a few stop lights...

BUT ONLY UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT!

[TachyonS14]

35 on the highway? I highly doubt thats with a KA man...

[sanioll]

what the hell? how do you guys get that kinda mileage?

I get about 19.5miles per gallon. 315 and i'm dry.

usually hit 85-90 on WOT every time entering the highway. And yes I have a heavy foot.

Sorry, its a s13. Not s14, just realialized it after i wrote all this stuff.