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67-ls1 · 02-02-2022, 12:41 PM

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How long does it take to fill the gas tank?
Two to three minutes, In the US, people who fill gas tanks with a flow rate of 3.785 liters per minute can expect to fill their tanks in two to three minutes. In the EU, people who fill gas tanks with a flow rate of 1.1912 liters per minute can expect to fill their tanks in one and a half to two minutes.

Am I missing something in the math here? 3.785 liters (1 US gallon) per minute would only fill 2-3 gallons in 2-3 minutes. The tank in my smallest car is 14 gallons. At the above rate it would take substantially longer that 2-3 minutes to fill, even if I filled at 1/4 tank, which is normal for me.
Which tells me the flow rate mentioned is bogus. Where did this info come from?

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67-ls1 Eco Rodder Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 105 Thanks: 25 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts	Quote: How long does it take to fill the gas tank? Two to three minutes, In the US, people who fill gas tanks with a flow rate of 3.785 liters per minute can expect to fill their tanks in two to three minutes. In the EU, people who fill gas tanks with a flow rate of 1.1912 liters per minute can expect to fill their tanks in one and a half to two minutes. Am I missing something in the math here? 3.785 liters (1 US gallon) per minute would only fill 2-3 gallons in 2-3 minutes. The tank in my smallest car is 14 gallons. At the above rate it would take substantially longer that 2-3 minutes to fill, even if I filled at 1/4 tank, which is normal for me. Which tells me the flow rate mentioned is bogus. Where did this info come from? __________________ Worlds highest MPG LFX V6 powered 1966 Chevelle