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Jeep 2006 LJ gas tank capacity?

redrockrover

redrockrover

Registered User
Location
South Jordan, UT
I have a noobe question here. I purchased a 2006 LJ earlier this year. I haven’t driven it much, just short trips to the store and stuff. I took it on a longer trip and I was surprised when the tank was completely empty I could only get about 12 gallons of gas in it. I’m not as familiar with Jeeps as I am with Land Rovers and this did not seem right to me. I believe that my 84 CJ-7 I had years ago would hold around 20 gallons. My D-90 holds 16.8 gallons. It just seems that 12 gallons does not give you the range for some longer exploring and trails.

Thanks,

Russ
 
gijohn40

gijohn40

too poor to wheel... :(
Location
Layton, Utah
LJ:

Wheelbase = 103.4"
Overall length = 167-171.7"
Overall width = 66.7-68.2"
Overall height = 68.4" soft top / 70.9" hard top
Track width = 58.5"
Turning diameter = 36'
Curb weight = 3,730-3977 lbs

Cargo capacity =
Fuel capacity = 19 gal
Towing capacity = 3,500 lbs

Ground clearance (at axle) = 9.3" front / 8.3" rear

Approach angle = 43.1-44.9*
Departure angle = 27.7-28.4*
Breakover angle = 21.4-22.1
Unlimited (LJ) - 2004-2006
* 4.0L I-6 engine
* Dana 44 rear axle with 3.73 gears and Trac-Lok limited slip differential
* 10" longer wheelbase
* 5" extra rear overhang
* 2" additional room behind front seats for rear seat passengers
* 3,500 lbs. towing capacity
4.0L I-6 242 cu in - 2000-2006
* 190 hp @ 4,600 RPM
* 235 ft/lbs @ 3,200 RPM
* OHV
* Sequential port fuel injection
* 2 valves per cylinder
* Compression ratio = 8.80:1
* Distributor-less ignition
* Redesigned cylinder head
* Redesigned 2 piece exhaust manifold
NSG370 - 2005-2006
* 6 speed manual
* Used with both 4 cyl and 6 cyl models
* 10 spline input
* 23 spline output

* Ratios:
1st - 4.46
2nd - 2.61
3rd - 1.72
4th - 1.25
5th - 1.00
6th - 0.84
Rev - 4.06

NV231 Command-Trac - 1997-2006
* Used on all TJs except Rubicon models
* 2.72:1 Low range
* Slip yoke
* Gear driven speedometer signal
Dana 30 (181 mm) - 1997-2006



* Front axle used on all TJs except the Rubicon model
* Stock gear ratio options = 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10, 4.56
* Carrier break = 3.55 / 3.73
* Open carrier - no Trac-Lok limited slip option
* Ring gear diameter = 7.2"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 3/8 x 20 RH
* Low pinion (short pinion)
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.18"
* Axle shaft spline count = 27 both inner and outer
* Axle shaft u-joints = 5-760x / 5-297x
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern

Dana 44 (216mm) - 1997-2006



* Optional rear axle used on 6 cyl models except the Rubicon model
* Stock gear ratio options - 3.55 (97 only), 3.73
* Carrier Break = 3.73 / 3.92
* Standard Trac-Lok limited slip differential on early model TJs / Optional on later model TJs
* Ring gear diameter = 8.5"
* Ring gear bolts = (10) 3/8 x 24 RH - Note: 7/16" x 20 RH used on later model TJs
* Low pinion
* Pinion shaft diameter = 1.376"
* Pinion shaft spline count = 26
* Axle shaft diameter = 1.31"
* Axle shaft spline count = 30
* WMS-WMS = approximately 60.5"
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Available for the 1997 and newer 4.0L TJs only after 7/7/96
* Threaded 3/8" fill plug
 
Bart

Bart

Registered User
Location
Arm Utah
It sounds like your gas gauge is not working right. You should put 5 gallons of extra gas inside and take a loooong drive.
 
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