Thread: I just got one

I've now driven 90's for the past 18 years and I've owned 5 over that period. There is unfortunately no legal way other than either the right hand size wheel arch or the underside of the two seat boxes to carry extra fuel. There is no space for more than 55 litres between the rear chassis members, so there is very little option for improvement there on a 90.

I've also seen the "home made" fuel tanks at a Belgian Land Rover meet and they are definitely not legal over in Europe and they'll never pass Australian regs. I'm not sue what local law enforcement's view would be on a 100 plus litre of flammable liquid inside the passenger cab (regardless of venting), but that would be a major no no in most countries.

The only options are therefore either the 2 Dolium tanks (35 and 45 litres) with their bespoke fillers, although I think they only import the right hand side one to Australia or the right hand wheel well one featured on a thread last week.

The only other option and one I've used on many occasions, is to carry jerry cans on the roof rack. The 90 will carry 4 (80 litres) in two double packs without any real effect on the centre of gravity, especially when the car is packed for touring. This is obviously not for everyone as its not easy to load the cans after filling them and siphoning the fuel with a piece of hose is not the most pleasant thing either.

I read a while back that Daniel from Mulgo might have a system for using the Dolium setup without cutting holes for new fillers and I'll definitely be interested if anyone (Daniel himself maybe?) knows anything about this option.

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Hi Sue ,

Next time you get down low and I mean 50ks past the light and buzzer see how much you can fit in the tank . Mine only takes 49 litres so its out by around 10 litres.

I'll do that this week for you Mike.. although I'm always terrified to let it go much past the buzzer and was only saying to my hubby yesterday that as soon as the light comes on I am searching for a garage because the car seems to run a little more sluggish and it feels like it really is at the bottom of the tank..

Also on my to-do list. My 90 has the older style tank under the drivers seat that holds 45l. That combined with a 3.9 V8 running a rich tune means I get 200 to 250km out of a full tank!
Contemplating either an additional td5/puma style tank at the rear or relocating the battery and mirroring the current fuel tank under the passenger seat...
It will have to wait until funds allow.

Hi all,
I had one of the Dolium 45L tank installed under the drivers side.
I'm averaging about 850km with the two tanks.
I dont transfer any anything until the warning light comes on.

Can someone tell me what their average kms on their main tank when the warning lights lit up?

Originally Posted by sumosmurf76

Hi all,
I had one of the Dolium 45L tank installed under the drivers side.
I'm averaging about 850km with the two tanks.
I dont transfer any anything until the warning light comes on.

Can someone tell me what their average kms on their main tank when the warning lights lit up?

The warning light on my main tank lights up between 470 - 490kms..

Originally Posted by sumosmurf76

Hi all,
I had one of the Dolium 45L tank installed under the drivers side.
I'm averaging about 850km with the two tanks.
I dont transfer any anything until the warning light comes on.

Can someone tell me what their average kms on their main tank when the warning lights lit up?

Around the 470-480 km for my 2010 D90. I ended up putting left and right tanks in. Total capacity now 145 litres.

Cheers
KarlB

Originally Posted by Sue

I'll do that this week for you Mike.. although I'm always terrified to let it go much past the buzzer and was only saying to my hubby yesterday that as soon as the light comes on I am searching for a garage because the car seems to run a little more sluggish and it feels like it really is at the bottom of the tank..

My wife just put 49 litres in after traveling 20ks past the buzzer and light.

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

My wife just put 49 litres in after traveling 20ks past the buzzer and light.

I'll be checking mine tomorrow... fuel light is about to light up and it's a long drive to work (without fuel stations eeeeeek!)..