’s cab and truck bed will determine the fuel tank capacity of your pickup. Depending on its configuration, the 2000 Ranger’s gas tank holds between 16.5 and 20 gallons.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2000 Ford Ranger?

The 2000 Ford Ranger pickup is a sturdy little truck with enough personality and charm to make you feel confident on the road. You can confidently assume that your Ford Ranger’s gas tank holds between 16.5 and 20 gallons, but the exact size depends on your cab size and the length of your truck bed.

A regular cab Ford Ranger with a short bed has a fuel tank capacity of 16.5 gallons. A regular cab Ford Ranger with a long bed has a fuel tank capacity of 20 gallons. An extended cab Ford Ranger, regardless of bed size, has a standard fuel tank capacity of 19.5 gallons.

The Ford Ranger comes in two trims—

and XLT. Both are available with either a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine matched with RWD or a 3.0-liter V6 matched with AWD, although neither of these options will affect your Ranger’s gas tank size.

The 3.0-Liter V6 Ford Ranger does have one distinct difference when it comes to gas, however. A 2000 Ranger with this powertrain is a flex fuel vehicle that runs specifically on unleaded E85 gasoline.

How to check your 2000 Ford Ranger’s gas tank size

With all those variables at play, we understand if you want to double-check the exact size of your own truck’s gas tank. Here are a few ways to do that on your own:

Measure the gas tank

If you have a calculator and a measuring tape on hand, you can always do the math to get your answer. Just multiply the width by the length by the height of your gas tank (found in your Ranger’s undercarriage). Then divide that number by 231—the number of cubic inches in a gallon—and the number you wind up with is your fuel tank capacity in gallons!

Check your owner’s manual

Your 2000 Ford Ranger owner’s manual is your cheat sheet to everything you need to know about your Ford Ranger. Search that little book for something like “fuel tank capacity”, and you should find what you’re looking for.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

The riskiest of all the moves—this one is not for the anxious. Drive until you're running on empty, and then get to a gas station to fill up the tank. That will give you a pretty good estimate of your tank’s capacity.

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Ranger

Depending on the configuration of your particular 2000 Ford Ranger, the model gets anywhere from 12 to 20 mpg combined city/highway. That’s just a little under the average, so many truck drivers have gotten used to finding ways to make their fuel last as long as possible.

If you’re looking to save a bit of money and time with fewer fill-ups, you can use these tips to conserve both:

Keep up with maintenance. Don’t ignore your car's regular check-ups, as regularly scheduled maintenance keeps your car’s parts running smoothly to maximize your mileage.

Let up on the gas. Accelerating very quickly can use gas just as fast, so try to take it a little slower.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. Even though you’re not going anywhere, idling still uses gas. Try not to give into the temptation to let your car idle for too long.

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