Best automotive fuel tanks & accessories according to redditors
We found 21 Reddit comments discussing the best automotive fuel tanks & accessories. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 21 Reddit comments discussing the best automotive fuel tanks & accessories. We ranked the 14 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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https://www.amazon.com/EZ-FUEL-SAVER-Economizer-Instantly/dp/B00GS9GKPG
Maybe it's time for a Wi-Fi connected oil tank gauge. No affiliation or experience with this one - just the first result when I looked for one. https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Oil-Gauge-Heating-Compatible/dp/B01M2VATHS
A few of my friends have gotten a WiFi Oil Gauge on Amazon that seems to work well. I have not personally tested it, but I have heard good things.
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Oil-Gauge-Heating-Compatible/dp/B01M2VATHS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1543264188&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=wifi+oil+gauge
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I was looking for a bigger tank for my XT350. OEM tank holds 12L, aftermarket holds 15L and would have been around $150 or so. My friend and mechanic said that with a larger tank, it changes the weight distribution and you have to think about sloshing and moving the weight around. With that information I decided to stick with a $10 5L jerry can strapped to the back. Eventually want to get a poor man's Rotopax which has a proper mount and is more streamlined.
Food for thought.
Did a little googling and found this thing:
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Oil-Gauge-Wi-Fi-Heating/dp/B01M2VATHS/ref=pd_lpo_60_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1TKKWDC6TX086W81BV51
I honestly am thinking on the path of a basic sender in the tank that gives a level reading via variable resistance. Then connect this to something like a RaspberryPi to interface with HomeAssistant.
But I have not worked with HomeAssistant so I am unsure what kinds of info it can take/handle.
I bought this a year or two ago and am really liking it, although its a little pricy. It hooks up to your phone and sends email/texts when you’re low.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2VATHS
It should be fine. To replace the fuel filler neck, get a replacement. Like so:
https://www.amazon.ca/SCITOO-F47Z9034P-Filler-1990-1997-1994-1997/dp/B07JLYT2KS?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc12-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07JLYT2KS
Then, you just undo the 3 screws in the fuel filler door to release the top of the filler neck, unplug the rear disconnect for the taillights, undo the 6 bed bolts, and remove the bed. Then replacing the filler neck is easy.
Keep in mind I'm just surmising. Also, I don't know your year and model.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ford+ranger+filler+neck+replacement
I've done it before. It's a one-person job if you just lift one side of the bed, if you actually want to fully pull off the bed, it'll take 2 people.
Note that if you actually pull off the bed, that's an excellent time to rustproof the rear frame, replace the rear shocks, change your rear diff fluid, etc etc.
Besides the different sender/pump and different dimensions to clear emissions components?
https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Grand-Cherokee-Diesel-68033748/dp/B076HVZ7X2/
I've replaced the fill neck twice (on a 98S and an 01L), I hope you have tiny hands and good grip because getting the end out of the rubber hose above the subframe is challenging. Also do not buy the dorman neck, it doesn't fit right. The spectra one is a perfect fit https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-FN664-Fuel-Filler/dp/B006GZAQOI
Spectra makes an upgrade for the rear tank I dont know about a forward one though. https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-F26E-Fuel-Pickup/dp/B000C7TW5K
This is what you want. Dead simple to install yourself in minutes, customer support is great and it has been reliable. Note that the readings are not very accurate when tank is filled, but that’s because it is tuned to be more accurate as tank empties.
Smart Oil Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2VATHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LAmBCbNRE0CGC
This is the stuff that I used.
https://www.amazon.com/KREEM-Gas-Tank-Sealer-Kit/dp/B00IKKQ2U4
Basically it is an acid wash to clean up the inside of the tank and score the metal so the epoxy has something to grab onto and then the epoxy coats the entire tank from the inside.
You need to put the lines back on, don't have to lock them, and clean all the dirt around the ring.
Lube up the ring with penetrant like WD-40 and use this tool with a long bar: https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63000-Fuel-Tank-Lock/dp/B0079GPYA4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=fuel+pump+tool&qid=1558695305&s=automotive&sr=1-8
Using a chisel or screwdriver will just break the tabs off of the ring, you can try but.... I've used extra large locking pliers before but they wear the tabs too plus there's no room for the jaws.
Check this out.
I think it is the solution to your problem. It's available through amazon, autozone, and various other vendors.
Is this it? https://www.amazon.com/APDTY-01100-Fuel-Hose-Clamp/dp/B074FJVJGC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=12338007&qid=1558720951&s=automotive&sr=1-2-catcorr
Do you happen to know the dimensions, and how it tightens? I assume that I can adjust back and forth the tabs on the side?
I would browse amazon and such and see what reviews state, like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Versachem-90180-Heavy-Duty-Fuel-Repair/dp/B002N5JAO2
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-09101-Fuel-Tank-Repair/dp/B000ALDYIO
You can easily weed out the idiots of reviews that didn't follow directions or clean the surface and prep correctly, that does make all the difference.
I would hope you aren't inside the tank as you are under the car repairing, any repairs needed from inside I would highly recommend the replacement tank instead, but if you meant what else should you look for while under the car? You can always look at the gas tank strap and ensure it isn't damaged or screwed up in any way. Also if you do end up replacing the tank then get some undercoating spray in a can and after installed and tested then take the strap down, spray coating where the strap wass and while still wet replace strap, then coat the rest of the tank thoroughly, it makes a world of difference and helps bind the strap from moving as well.
Is there some reason it cannot be patched? JB weld baby. They even make a special gas tank repair kit. How big is this hole? Is it rusted out or something? How about an after market plastic tank? It might be a little smaller but I would think that it would be a lot cheaper.
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JB Weld Gas Tank Kit is $12
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tank is only $150 on Amazon
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That will be $500 consultation fee for saving you more than $1,000 it is a great deal.