fuel tank

[harleyak]

got a problem with my tank it has been dented at some point and the fuel gauge doesn't read true so looking for ideas on a replacement? 

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, harleyak said:

got a problem with my tank it has been dented at some point and the fuel gauge doesn't read true so looking for ideas on a replacement? 

 

Why ?

 

Does the tank leak ?

 

I have read many threads on this forum where the fuel level indication is questionable, and only 55 litres are needed to fill.

 

Does it really matter, unless you run your tank down low often (which is not a good idea) ?

[harleyak]

2 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

Why ?

 

Does the tank leak ?

 

I have read many threads on this forum where the fuel level indication is questionable, and only 55 litres are needed to fill.

 

Does it really matter, unless you run your tank down low often (which is not a good idea) ?

That's good shout out buddy not a leak but we've been topping up just about 300miles so thanks looked on having the tank replaced but it's nearly £1000 just means a topping more often......

[BigNev]

Hi there!

300 miles!!!!!!!

Ooh I'm jealous of such range 😂

On our LPG tank anyway, it's usually about 260 the way my wife drives it....... 

But if we were on a trip I'd never manage that far without a coffee and leg stretch stop anyway, it's my age!!

[Gamith]

Looking at Amayama for mine a fuel tank would be around 500Ukp delivered.

https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/7700128481

 

Though yours may be different - it is a 2010 model or a 2002-2008?

[MonsterS]

I wouldn't bother. 300 miles is about right.  You can always convert to LPG too.

[harleyak]

Thanks for the info I'll just keep it topped up because a new tank is way too much and both kids got their own cars now so they're happier using their own vehicle on holiday runs.......... 

[Catweazle]

On 5/7/2025 at 1:36 PM, Rojie said:

 

Why ?

 

Does the tank leak ?

 

I have read many threads on this forum where the fuel level indication is questionable, and only 55 litres are needed to fill.

 

Does it really matter, unless you run your tank down low often (which is not a good idea) ?

Yikes!

I run brimmed tank to warning light every ten days for the last 4 years....done about 50k miles now. Do you think I'm getting away with it as I don't let it get below the reserve by much?

[Chris.ac]

Warning light comes on when you still have plenty of fuel to prevent overheating of the pump. 

Brimming it is more of an issue, as you flood the evap canister.