SR5 fuel tank capacity

[LoneRanger]

Have searched forum and checked 2 different manuals but find no direct reference to the fuel tank capacity of my year 1984 SR5.

I have seen a reference to 17.2. gal.

is that the correct number?

 

[taccruiser97]

Is it a long bed or shortbed? I know that the 79-83s, the shortbeds had smaller tanks than the long beds. Trim level would not have anything to do with tank capacity, but wheelbase did on early toyotas.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

My 85 4Runner has something like 14.5 but the larger tank (I think) was standard in the SR5 models. I'm pretty sure that there is a thread here where Pappy did a swap to the larger tank.

 

[LoneRanger]

My 85 4Runner has something like 14.5 but the larger tank (I think) was standard in the SR5 models. I'm pretty sure that there is a thread here where Pappy did a swap to the larger tank.

yes. i saw that thread. thats where I got the 17.2 #. just looking for confirmation.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

yes. i saw that thread. thats where I got the 17.2 #. just looking for confirmation.

Not to be a smartass but how much does it hold when it's below E and you fill it up?

 

[LoneRanger]

Not to be a smartass but how much does it hold when it's below E and you fill it up?

havn't had to the opportunity to run it outish yet.

 

[axed existence]

87 runner sr5 here. can vouch for 17ish. ive had her low, real low. drained her 10 ft short of the pump once. if its below E and i fill up it will go mid 16s usually. cant recallspecifics, prices lately here in LA have made it not so pleasant to give her a full belly.

 

[LoneRanger]

the answer: 17 gallons

found this on the AutoPartsWarehouse website:


1984-1987 Toyota Pickup Fuel Tank - Replacement - Silver, Galvanized steel, OE replacement
Part Number: REPT670103Manufacturer number: REPT670103
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FUEL TANK, GALVANIZED STEEL, SILVER, 17 GALLONS/65 LITERS -- 37 in. L x 16 in. W x 13.13 in. H; With lock ring; Without seals and filler neck; A high quality, OE replacement fuel tank; Features all-zinc external layer, combined zinc and iron mid-section, and pure steel core; Its multi-layered construction is designed to withstand corrosion-inducing circumstances such as saltwater or moisture; Backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Fit Note: 4WD, Vin no. RN61
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Type: OE replacement
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Fits the following 1984-1987 Toyota Pickup submodels:

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1984-1987: Base; 4 Cyl 2.4L; "GAS, CARB"

 

[arndog123]

I ran my '85 XtraCab 'til the gas light came on and IIRC it was around 17 gallons to fill it up.

 

[KS-Ryan]

17.2 gallons for the short beds. I've put 17 gallons in mine.

 

[Sam Stewart]

IIRC, there were quite a few different sizes on different years and sometimes different sizes even on the same models.

The parts catalog lists:

52 Liter
56 Liter
65 Liter
73 Liter

and cold spec versions of the same. All told there are about 15 different part #s. That was just going by the year and SR5.

 

[KS-Ryan]

According to page 3 of my 1986 owner's manual--

Truck
Short-bed 17.2 gal, 65 l
Long-bed 19.3 gal, 72 l

4Runner
Standard type 14.8 gal, 56 l
Large type 17.2 gal, 65 l

 

[bryan89]

According to page 3 of my 1986 owner's manual--

Truck
Short-bed 17.2 gal, 65 l
Long-bed 19.3 gal, 72 l

4Runner
Standard type 14.8 gal, 56 l
Large type 17.2 gal, 65 l

hmmmm dumb question maybe, but what would it take to fit the 19.3 gallon tank into a fist gen 4runner. a couple custom brackets maybe or it is plain and simply too big to fit?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

hmmmm dumb question maybe, but what would it take to fit the 19.3 gallon tank into a fist gen 4runner. a couple custom brackets maybe or it is plain and simply too big to fit?

If you already have the 17.2 then I wouldn't think it worth the trouble. If you're upgrading from the 14 then perhaps.

I know to go from the 14 to the 17 on a first gen you need the fuel pump (or maybe just the fuel pump dip pipe) and the tank. I don't think you need anything else.

 

[bryan89]

yeah good point. should bolt right up huh? the 14 to 17 would be a nice upgrade, especially if its bolt on

do all sr5 have the 17 gallon tank?

 

[LoneRanger]

hmmmm dumb question maybe, but what would it take to fit the 19.3 gallon tank into a fist gen 4runner. a couple custom brackets maybe or it is plain and simply too big to fit?

seems like too much work for a 2gl gain.

 

[bryan89]

well, if the 17 bolts in, it wouldnt be bad. i mean i need to fix my sending unit in the tank anyways. especially if you had the 14 gallon like me.

i agree the 17 to 19 swap would not be as worth it cause of the work. but the drop in replacement...im down for that