Does anyone know the capacity of a stock CMC gas tank ? My fuel guage doesn't work so I'm always guessing. I have read that 16 gallons is an upgrade size.
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Most tanks are around 8 gallons
And they are in most cases a VW tank, not made by CMC
I bought a "16" gal from Cip1, BS! it held 13 filled to the brim....I contacted them and they could give a rats butt, last time I dealt with them..
Fuel gauge I will add that to the To Do List , cu Sunday :~)
I think VW is 8.5 gal. The CIP one was advertised as 16 but seems to be more like 12.5 gal which is how it is NOW advertised.
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ACC-C10-2510 - 12.5 GALLON GAS TANK (UNDER ... - Cip1.comwww2.cip1.com › EXTERIOR TRIM › BEETLE › GAS TANKS & RELATED PARTS $135.99 This High Capacity Gas Tank increases fuel capacity to a full 16 gallons for those long trips. High capacity gas tanks will fit all standard Beetles 62-74 and Ghia 62- |
Thx for all the info. I would have guessed about 9 gallons. So does the 13 gallon tank (not 16) require mods to fit it into a CMC ?
In some CMC - FF you need to turn the larger tank around others it drops in
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OK- that's interesting.
It fits in CMC but then the temp spare tire does not!
Some tanks are notched to allow space for the steering column, which means they only fit one way. A quick look at the underside of the tank will tell you what you've got.
I would suspect that VW tanks are closer to 8 gallons, or 30 liters but what do I know? Regardless, it ain't a whole lot of gas, for sure. Seems like I'm filling up every third night out (but I have my foot in it a lot).
Can't really speak to a 13 gallon tank - never seen one - but the 8 gallon one seems just about right for a 66-year-old bladder on a trip........ 
The tank can be turned around, a bit of light work with rubber mallet will clearance for the column.
From 1971 Owner's Manual - 10.5 gallons or 40L
