What is the fuel tank capacity of the Buick GL8 in liters?

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LaMadelyn
07/30/25 6:35am
2013 Buick GL8 has a fuel tank capacity of 77 liters, which is the officially announced data. Owners who have purchased the GL8 can also check this information on the vehicle's configuration sheet. The 2013 GL8 requires 92-octane gasoline, with a fuel consumption of 10.4L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of approximately 740km. During daily driving, it is essential to monitor the remaining fuel level in the tank. This is typically done by observing the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. Under normal circumstances, the fuel gauge accurately reflects the remaining fuel. The fuel gauge usually has 5 to 6 segments, and it is advisable to refuel when only 2 segments remain to avoid running out of fuel midway. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel added may exceed the marked capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit. There is additional space from the safety limit to the tank opening, which is designed to accommodate fuel expansion due to temperature increases, preventing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the marked tank capacity.
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