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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Hey guys,does anyone know what size fuel tanks the C-5 has ,don't have my owners manual with me and trying to figure out how far I can get on a tank ,the gauge quit working.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Check this link. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th..._1998_Corvette
19 gallons capacity.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks so much sir,I did several serches with no info,so that means if I get average of 25mpg I can go 475 mile,I have been refilling at 300 miles .thanks again.
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The '99 has 19.3 gallon capacity. Don't know about the rest other than my '07 which has 18.3
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Hi bucwheat -

The C5 has two tanks, each right at 9 gallons, with a equalization tube that connects the two.

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Hi bucwheat -

The C5 has two tanks, each right at 9 gallons, with a equalization tube that connects the two.

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Thanks Andy,I knew they had saddle tanks just didn't know the capacity.
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According to Corvette Action Center, the '98 has a 19.1 gallon tank.

'97-'00 = 19.1 gallons
'01-'03 = 18.5 gallons
'04 = 18 gallons
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