What is the fuel tank capacity of the old Lavida?
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2016 old Lavida has only 1 model, with a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, and all models use a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Among the same class of vehicles, the 2022 Civic has a fuel tank capacity of 47 liters, the 2021 Xingrui has a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and the 2021 Corolla has a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. During the actual refueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the marked capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked by the car manufacturer is 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 to ensure that the fuel in the tank can expand when the temperature rises without overflowing the tank's safety space. If the fuel is filled to the tank opening during refueling, the actual refueling amount will be larger than the marked fuel tank capacity. If the owner wants to know the remaining fuel in the tank, they can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the dashboard, which is marked with E and F. When the pointer is close to E, it means the fuel is almost empty, and when it is close to F, it means the fuel is sufficient.
I've been driving my old Lavida for about seven or eight years, and I'm very familiar with its 55-liter fuel tank capacity. Normally, a full tank can easily take me over 500 kilometers in the city, and on the highway where it's more fuel-efficient, it might even reach around 650 kilometers, which is quite economical. I've developed a habit of checking the fuel tank cap seal every quarter to prevent fuel vapor leakage, which could lead to waste or safety hazards. The Lavida's fuel tank size is well-balanced—it doesn't require frequent refueling, nor does it add excessive weight that could affect handling. Over time, I've noticed that the fuel gauge occasionally gives inaccurate readings due to sensor aging, but replacing it with an original part solves the problem. With simple daily maintenance, like regularly cleaning the fuel tank drain to prevent rust, the car can keep running for a long time.
