Tank far from empty - SEAT Cupra.net

jacknelle · 16-05-2003, 20:35

Hi
On my 130 TDI when the miles remaining reads zero, and fuel guage is pretty close to empty I fill her up and yet can only get about 36 litres in. By my reckoning, theres another 10 litres of fuel remaining. Both guages appear to be rather pessimistic. Any other 130 TDI owners getting similar results?
Cheers

*aceman* · 16-05-2003, 20:50

Have you tried operating the air vent lever just inside the fuel filler. If you hold this down with the nozzle you can get at least an extra 8 litres in the tank but be warned watch for fuel blowing back so take it steady.

jacknelle · 16-05-2003, 21:15

Will give it a try next time I fill up. Cheers.

zordey · 17-05-2003, 12:55

Could be wrong but iv heard that doing that is a bad idea, i think there needs to be a bit of air in the top of the tank to allow for expansion or something and thats what that button does.

*prc* · 17-05-2003, 13:00

Happens on all I think. I don't have a 130 but have the same thing happening. As Aceman mentions you can use the air vent thingy. It should only be used when your driving quite a few miles afterwards (something to due with the fumes during hot wheather). The toledo has a 55l fuel tank, but when using the air vent I always get 55l or more litres in.

16-05-2003, 20:35	#1
jacknelle Full Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 216	Tank far from empty Hi On my 130 TDI when the miles remaining reads zero, and fuel guage is pretty close to empty I fill her up and yet can only get about 36 litres in. By my reckoning, theres another 10 litres of fuel remaining. Both guages appear to be rather pessimistic. Any other 130 TDI owners getting similar results? Cheers

16-05-2003, 20:50	#2
aceman Full Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 947	Have you tried operating the air vent lever just inside the fuel filler. If you hold this down with the nozzle you can get at least an extra 8 litres in the tank but be warned watch for fuel blowing back so take it steady. __________________ Aceman - BMW Z3M Roadster Previously: Altea TDI Sport & Ibiza TDI Sport

17-05-2003, 12:55	#4
zordey Bandwidth Tester Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 133	Could be wrong but iv heard that doing that is a bad idea, i think there needs to be a bit of air in the top of the tank to allow for expansion or something and thats what that button does. __________________ Zordey

17-05-2003, 13:00	#5
prc Sooty Meister Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 6,073	Happens on all I think. I don't have a 130 but have the same thing happening. As Aceman mentions you can use the air vent thingy. It should only be used when your driving quite a few miles afterwards (something to due with the fumes during hot wheather). The toledo has a 55l fuel tank, but when using the air vent I always get 55l or more litres in. __________________ Paulo Black Toledo TDI Confusious says: "You'd be surprise just how "UNCUSTOM" custom code is" REVO (Washbrook Special) \| HID Guide\| TDI Fuel Cooler Guide In the works: IC water spray + bigger FMIC

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16-05-2003, 21:15	#3
jacknelle Full Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 216	Will give it a try next time I fill up. Cheers.

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