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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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How big is the tank?

How much will the tank of a 98 SE auto hold? I never really let it get much less than half before I refill it
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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Re: How big is the tank?

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How much will the tank of a 98 SE auto hold? I never really let it get much less than half before I refill it
I think it's an 18 gallon tank.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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I am not sure about the 98, but my 99 se has a 18.9 gallon tank. if it is the same, do the math. 18.9 x (current gas price) = result.

Old Feb 26, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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97 Manual says...

18.5 US GALLONS

It's a fairly standard size tank for Nissan to use. Pretty large by sedan standards. I love not having to refuel for 400miles. It's how it should be!
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by dpassino
I am not sure about the 98, but my 99 se has a 18.9 gallon tank. if it is the same, do the math. 18.9 x (current gas price) = result.

I'm glad you got past numbers in school.

When you fill, the tank is never exactly empty though..
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Re: 97 Manual says...

Originally posted by bb0ys
18.5 US GALLONS

It's a fairly standard size tank for Nissan to use. Pretty large by sedan standards. I love not having to refuel for 400miles. It's how it should be!

I WISH it was 400 miles, its more like 275 for me.

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Re: 97 Manual says...

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I WISH it was 400 miles, its more like 275 for me.

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I get 400+ per tank. Must be the fact that I drive 85 miles per day all highway.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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I only get 285 miles per gallon, could be that I have a bad knock sensor, or it could be that I have a heavy foot It's also all city driving.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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Re: How big is the tank?

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How much will the tank of a 98 SE auto hold? I never really let it get much less than half before I refill it
I'll give you a hint, it's called an owner's manual.
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by vsidesupratt1
I only get 285 miles per gallon, could be that I have a bad knock sensor, or it could be that I have a heavy foot It's also all city driving.
For that kind of mileage I wouldn't dare complain
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Re: Re: How big is the tank?

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I'll give you a hint, it's called an owner's manual.

Yeah well, I'm at work.. Still..

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Old Feb 26, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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I average about 350 miles a tank...The last time I filled up I put 18.17 gallons and I had 365 miles on my trip....That is city and highway driven....I have a 97se auto with 119,800 miles....
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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i actually ran out of gas and stopped in the middle of traffic... after filling up only, got 17 gallans in??? is this normal... i though we had 18 gallon tank... how come only 17 went in after i was runnging on fumes????
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:o)

Originally posted by 98maxsel
i actually ran out of gas and stopped in the middle of traffic... after filling up only, got 17 gallans in??? is this normal... i though we had 18 gallon tank... how come only 17 went in after i was runnging on fumes????
Were you on a hill when you ran out?
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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My gauge got to dead out E the other day...no light or anything, and when I filled it was at 17 gallons. 370 miles on the tank. My thing is when will that damn light come on???
Old Feb 26, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Were you on a hill when you ran out?

nope... plane
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