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KTDURAMAX
04-20-2004, 03:59 PM
Are the CC long beds still 34 gallon tanks? I filled up the other day after my gauge was on "E" and the low fuel light came on. Only able to squeeze 29.03 gallons in it. My DIC said less than 24 miles left. I have an '04 GMC LLY and wondered if they are cutting back on tank size for cost savings????

Diesel Tech
04-20-2004, 07:47 PM
Still 34, I put 32 in mine just about everytime. I run about 15 miles past when the light comes on. '04 LLY std. cab long box

OC_DMAX
04-20-2004, 07:59 PM
Steve,


I was a little worried about that last Friday. Got on the freeway and the low fuel light comes on!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Alan

KTDURAMAX
04-20-2004, 08:11 PM
Being a std cab v/s crew cab make a difference??? How can I still have 5 gallons before my light comes on and DIC say less than 24 miles left???? Is my sender out of wack?

Diesel Tech
04-20-2004, 09:42 PM
Not sure if your sender is out of wack but all long beds have the same fuel tank, 34 gal. Try running it until the light comes on then 15 miles more. See if you end up where I do at just under/over 32 gals.

Diesel Tech
04-20-2004, 09:43 PM
Steve,


I was a little worried about that last Friday. Got on the freeway and the low fuel light comes on!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Alan





So how did you like the difference between the LLY and the LB7?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

jjs3788
04-21-2004, 04:16 PM
What size tank does the crew cab short bed come with on new trucks ?

ZZ4x4
04-21-2004, 05:23 PM
Remember , according to the fuel light post, depending on how much weight you're carrying in back, or whether or not your torsion bars are cranked, you can get the light to come on with anywhere from 1 to 5 gallons left in the tank. It's all based on the tilt of the tankhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

KTDURAMAX
04-21-2004, 06:13 PM
What size tank does the crew cab short bed come with on new trucks ?





26 gallons....I had a short bed before this one.

Polarbear
04-21-2004, 07:53 PM
what about a 03 ext cab,short box chevy? I didnt think to ask when at the dealer....thanks-Adam

jjs3788
04-21-2004, 08:05 PM
Thanks KTDURAMAX, I was hoping for a little bigger tank than what was in the 1500.