How many gallons to fill a car

I’d like to keep my car as full of gas as possible, but I’m also trying to put together a budget. On average, what’s the standard number of gallons of gas for a car to hold?

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Some cars will hold more gas than others, so the answer depends on the kind of car you drive.

Small cars typically have tanks that hold about 12 gallons of gas, while larger cars can hold as much as 15 gallons or more. If you really want to know how much you’ll be spending on gas, it might be easier to track your gas mileage for a few weeks and start budgeting from there.

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How much gallons of gas can a car hold?

Average Car's Gas Tank capacity A small car can normally hold roughly 12 gallons of gas. A larger car can hold up to 15 gallons of gas and, in some cases, even more. It's crucial to understand that Miles per gallon (MPG) have little to do with the size of your petrol tank.

How many gallons is 10 dollars?

Best way to start this is to figure out how much gas you can get for that $10. Since gas is $2.50/gallon and you buy $10 worth, that says you'll get 4 gallons of gas ($2.50 * 4 = $10). Now figure out how many gallons you have left in your car. If you car holds 13 gallons, 1/4 of that is 3.25 gallons.