How to Check a Car's Fuel Tank Capacity?

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DiDelaney
07/29/25 7:07pm
Generally, the fuel level can be read by observing the fuel gauge inside the car. If there are no other issues, the fuel quantity will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge on the dashboard typically has 5-6 segments, with each segment representing the remaining fuel capacity in the tank. Here is some relevant information about car fuel tank capacity: Fuel tank capacity measurement unit: The international standard for measuring car fuel tank capacity is liters (L). Different countries also have their own corresponding standards for fuel tank capacity. In China, the regulation stipulates that the fuel tank capacity should be at 95% of the rated value, but in practice, the actual capacity is usually larger than the nominal capacity.
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