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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Will the 3.3 tank really hold 3.3 gallons.. Or is it less than that because of how deep the splash guard goes down into the tank? The most I have ever put in my tank, even when I thought I was getter real low and the light had been on awhile is 2.4 gal.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Correct me If Im wrong but light comes on when you have about 1 gallon left.(reserve)
 
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Not sure on how much fuel it will hold but the fuel pump on 07s on up takes a little bit of space
 
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A dry 4.5 gallon tank holds 4.2,,fuel pump thing,,
When my reserve light's up I put in 3.3
would assume a dry 3.3 holds 3.0
 
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