What is the fuel tank capacity of the Cavalier in liters?
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The fuel tank capacity of the Cavalier is 36 liters, as officially announced. Owners who have purchased the Cavalier can also check this information on the vehicle's configuration sheet. The Cavalier uses 92-octane fuel, with a fuel consumption of 4.8 to 4.9L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of 735 to 750 kilometers. During daily driving, it is necessary to always pay attention to the remaining fuel in the tank. This is usually observed through the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. If there are no other issues, the fuel level will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge typically has 5 to 6 segments, and it is advisable to refuel when there are only 2 segments left to avoid running out of fuel midway. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked by the car manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safe limit, and there is still some space from the safe limit to the tank opening. This space is designed to allow the fuel to expand when the temperature rises without overflowing the tank. If fuel is added up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the calibrated tank capacity.
I drove the Cavalier recently, and its fuel tank is quite interesting in actual use. The official data says 41 liters, but when you actually fill it up, the pump stops at around 38 liters due to the safety reserve designed into the tank. On the highway, I calculated it to be about 6 liters per 100 kilometers, so a full tank easily gets you 600 kilometers. However, both the older models and automatic versions have the same tank size. If city traffic pushes consumption up to 8 liters per 100 kilometers, a full tank will last around 500 kilometers. Don’t overfill it when refueling—overfilling the vapor recovery tube can cause malfunctions. If you frequently take long trips, this tank size is adequate but not generous.