Thread: Auxiliary tank recommendation for D4

Something to be aware of there are 2 brands that sound very much the same so if you are shopping around for a price make sure you are comparing the same tank.

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They are all pretty good, much of a muchness really, price would be the major decision in choosing one, and how many ltrs you want.

The Long Ranger tank is 104ltrs

LRA tank is 108ltrs

Outback Accessories tank is 92/95ltrs

Dolium tank is 80ltrs(stainless steel)

Brown Davis tank is 110ltrs

The Outback and Dolium tanks are available from Opposite Lock.

Baz.

I went The LongRanger. Brilliant bit of kit. Whatever you do fit, add some suitable sealant to the sender gasket (if fitted) or the tank may weep/leak fuel.

You should have heard my wife's choice of words when she saw our spanking new $1400 tank leaking!!

Had to wait some days to drain enough fuel from the main tank to pump the aux tank dry. But the final result is 1700KMs between refills!!

Some tanks use gravity to transfer to the main tank whereas others use a pump. Having to pump has its advantages and disadvantages. I haven't decided yet what's more important to me and my vehicle's usage.

Originally Posted by Graeme

Some tanks use gravity to transfer to the main tank whereas others use a pump. Having to pump has its advantages and disadvantages. I haven't decided yet what's more important to me and my vehicle's usage.

We have the Outback accessories tank, it's gravity feed, been fine so far, I have heard that the pumps can be hit and miss in regards to failures/reliability, with this in mind we chose the gravity feed option, and 2 years on I think we made the correct choice.

Baz

Having had the Long Ranger previously and now the Outback Accessories (OA) tank, I don't think there is a lot of difference.
I did like having the extra fuel gauge on the Long Ranger, however the transfer pump can be a little painful (noisy and you have to remember to turn it on and off).
I had heard that the gravity feed tanks (OA) don't empty completely, however I seem to be getting all of the fuel out mine. I have put in over 170l on one fill and I calculate my capacity at approx. 175l.
Yesterday I put in over 160l which was $270 of premium unleaded.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

Yesterday I put in over 160l which was $270 of premium unleaded.

Well 160l of premium, that should last you at least 600 k's of city driving. ...

For whats its worth - I also had the stone guard fitted over the dolium tank. A few dollars more, and only a lightweight guard, it at least it gets damaged before the tank does.
I find the pump takes about 20 minutes to fully transfer.