Thread: Auxiliary tank recommendation for D4

Originally Posted by LRHybrid100

Thanks Mike,

I just want to ensure I have all the right parts before I start the install of a second hand tank!

Cheers Mate!!!

Just confirming..

Long Range Automotive
or
Long Ranger?

LRA (Long Range Automotive) think the model code is LD3A

Just picked myself up a D3 with (amongst other things) a Kaymar rear bar and Outback LR fuel tank. The vehicle is supposed to have an 82L tank and (as far as I have found out) the Outback tank to suit the wheel carrier is 92L. By my calculations that comes to a grand total of 174L. I filled up for the first time today, with the fuel warning light on and distance to empty at 50k's, and slotted 184.5L in before the pump clicked off. Seems to me that the fuel tank is bigger than listed.


Either that or the fuel pumps aren't calibrated very well and they are making a tidy little profit off me!

Originally Posted by TheLowRanger

Just picked myself up a D3 with (amongst other things) a Kaymar rear bar and Outback LR fuel tank. The vehicle is supposed to have an 82L tank and (as far as I have found out) the Outback tank to suit the wheel carrier is 92L. By my calculations that comes to a grand total of 174L. I filled up for the first time today, with the fuel warning light on and distance to empty at 50k's, and slotted 184.5L in before the pump clicked off. Seems to me that the fuel tank is bigger than listed.


Either that or the fuel pumps aren't calibrated very well and they are making a tidy little profit off me!

i had ARB install at the cayman bar and and AUX tank.

I thought they only did the long ranger tank which is 104 litres. Check if there is a sticker or something on it to say which tank you have.

Richard

If you have an "Outback Accessories" fuel tank, they are definitely bigger than 82L.

When I bought mine, I was told it was "about 80L capacity". Immediately after having it installed, I fuelled it up and we put the car back up on the hoist to check for any leaks etc. I put in way more fuel than I was expecting to on that occasion, and have since estimated the capacity to be somewhere around 100L. I have put in more than 170 litres on many occasions - and have never run the main tank low enough to bring up the fuel warning light.

I have been down to 30km range with the gauge at 0 and it only took 71l (I have been down to <50km range several times and all about full volume) - no long range tank - so if you put 184 in then long range tank would be more than 100l - remember you would get a couple of litres in the filler neck & connections between the tanks

Mine seems right at about 90l. The most I have ever put in was 172l.

Originally Posted by Redback

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.

Hi, Baz. Which one you recommend if my priority is reliable in off-roading?i will prefer gravity feed with one way valve, extra fuel gauge to monitor aux tank. Can LR monitor the fuel when aux constantly feed in? Then I can deal with the risk of lose fuel when offroad with fuel tank guard. Even though I only have few times a year more than 600km trips, it would be worthwhile plus benefit to get spare easily on RWC. I got from OL seems price was ok. Any opinions to share? Thanks, mate.