Fuel Tank

[bensemailis 10]

So, just wondering since I tend to make long trips, if anyone has though about upping the fuel tank size. Maybe to the 14 gal that is in the Sonic?

just wondering everyones thoughts.

[Hobo1 8]

I can make it to Wisconsin to Indiana on a full tank. Fine for me.

[bensemailis 10]

Well I am looking to get more like 600 miles to a tank. that would be good.

[WaltK 305]

You could probably hang a 14 gal. tank, you would need to fabricate new mounts, etc. It would also throw your trip computer out of whack, and possibly screw your warranty. I think it would save you a lot of grief, and money just to make an extra pit stop, and keep on rolling. If you feel that you will be in no mans land, then get a 5 gal. approved gas can, and carry it behind the rear seat.

[bensemailis 10]

I have 5 or 6 5 gallon portables the problem is the heat here. It becomes toxic in the cab rather quickly.

[WaltK 305]

I hear you, but what that is telling you, is that the gas can is not sealing properly. Here in Jersey we get some real dog days in the summer, going to 100 deg. and over, and I keep two 5 gallon cans underneath my house for mowers, blowers, trimmers, etc. I've never caught even a whiff of raw gasoline, I have two approved containers, I am not going to jeopardize my house for a few gallons of gas. You asked for opinions, maybe someone else will advise you differently, but if you are smelling it, the containers are not working. Be careful, it really is not worth it..................

[bensemailis 10]

Well, 100 is nothing here. Inside the car on a 115 degree day. The inside of the car is like 165 degrees. The containers expand and will find a way to leak sadly. Especially since they are plastic.

[greggb 7]

I can make it to Wisconsin to Indiana on a full tank. Fine for me.

Well ya, from Kenosha to Gary probably. I can make it to Mexico, but than again I live in Tucson,

[21783mike 17]

You must have one enormous bladder to be able to hold it for 600 miles.... That's like 8-10 hrs.

[bensemailis 10]

I used to do personal transport, so its not a big deal. I just think it would be cool to drive extremely long distances without having to fuel, especially with the drastic differences in fuel prices in different regions.

[Greg_E 211]

How about a racing fuel cell as a second tank? Not sure on how I would handle the plumbing, but I would probably drain the second tank into the car primary tank. Might need a little transfer pump to handle it. I doubt you'll find a larger capacity tank that will fit in the stock space.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/department/air-fuel-delivery/section/fuel-cells-tanks

Two of these in the storage area might work http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-290110/overview/

Some of the smaller "square" tanks might fit down in the spare wheel area that is otherwise useless, then it could be connected to the same filler and vent as the stock tank. The you would only need to figure out how to move the fuel from extra tank to primary tank, gravity might do the pumping.

[Greg_E 211]

How about a racing fuel cell as a second tank? Not sure on how I would handle the plumbing, but I would probably drain the second tank into the car primary tank. Might need a little transfer pump to handle it. I doubt you'll find a larger capacity tank that will fit in the stock space.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/department/air-fuel-delivery/section/fuel-cells-tanks

Two of these in the storage area might work http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-290110/overview/

Some of the smaller "square" tanks might fit down in the spare wheel area that is otherwise useless, then it could be connected to the same filler and vent as the stock tank. The you would only need to figure out how to move the fuel from extra tank to primary tank, gravity might do the pumping.