What is the fuel tank capacity of the Prado 4.0 in liters?
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There are a total of 39 models of the Prado, all with a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters. The Prado 4.0 is equipped with a 4.0L 275 horsepower V6 engine, a 5-speed automatic transmission, 4.0L naturally aspirated, and front four-wheel drive. During the actual refueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated volume. This is because the fuel tank volume specified by the car manufacturer is from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit. There is still some space from the safety limit to the tank opening, which is designed to ensure that the fuel inside the tank can expand when the temperature rises without overflowing. If the fuel is filled to the tank opening during refueling, the actual refueling amount may be larger than the calibrated tank volume. Maintenance of the fuel tank is as follows: Drain accumulated water and sediment from the fuel tank, and check for any oil leakage at the fuel pipe joints and switches. For fuel tank caps equipped with air valves and steam valves, also check if the ventilation holes are clear. The filter screen at the fuel filler port should remain intact to prevent impurities from entering the tank during refueling and clogging the fuel lines. The sealing gasket of the fuel filler cap should also be intact to prevent fuel from spilling out of the tank while driving.
I've been driving a Prado 4.0 for almost five years. This car has an 87-liter fuel tank, and a full tank can last around 700 kilometers. It's especially worry-free for long-distance trips. Last week, I drove from Chengdu to Yunnan without needing to refuel along the way. In the city, the fuel consumption is about 15 liters per 100 km, but on the highway, it can drop to 12 liters. When refueling, it's best to go to large gas stations, as smaller ones may have poor-quality fuel that can trigger the warning light. It's recommended to refuel when the tank is down to a quarter and not wait for the warning light to come on, as it's bad for the fuel pump. Also, remember that the fuel filler cap is on the right side of the car, so don't park on the wrong side when entering the gas station.
