What is the fuel tank capacity of the old Cruze in liters?
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The 2016 old Cruze has a total of 7 models, with fuel tank capacities of 47 liters and 52 liters. The vehicles are equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. All models come with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT), 6-speed automatic transmission (AT), and 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission (DCT). In the same class, the 2022 Civic has a fuel tank capacity of 47 liters, the 2021 Xingrui has a 50-liter fuel tank, and the 2021 Corolla also has a 50-liter fuel tank. During the actual refueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the car manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit, and there is still some space from the safety limit to the tank opening. This space is reserved 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. If the owner wants to know the remaining fuel level, they can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the instrument panel, which is marked with E and F. When the pointer is close to E, it indicates that the fuel is running low, and when it is near F, it means the fuel level is sufficient.
I remember the fuel tank capacity of the older Chevrolet Cruze was about 60 liters, roughly the same for models from around 2009 to 2015. I used to drive a 2010 Cruze, and a full tank would get me over 450 kilometers for daily commutes. On highways, it was even more fuel-efficient, easily surpassing 600 kilometers. When refueling, I made it a habit not to wait until the fuel light came on—that’s too hard on the fuel pump. It’s better to fill up when the level drops below a quarter to prevent overheating the pump due to low fuel. In city driving, fuel consumption required a bit more attention, especially with the AC on in summer, but overall, the design was quite reliable. For maintenance, I regularly checked the fuel cap seal to keep out contaminants or air. With an older car, I also cleaned out fuel tank sediment every two years to avoid clogs—small steps that helped keep the car running longer and safer. Before long trips, I always filled up the tank to avoid searching for gas stations mid-journey and to explore more places worry-free.
