Knowing exactly how much gas your vehicle’s fuel tank holds can be a great way to help you plan your weekly budget—especially as the cost per gallon continues to climb, exceeding four or even five dollars in some areas.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Every 2002 Ford Exploreris equipped with a fuel tank that can hold 22.5 gallons of gas.

Although many of Ford’s sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks have different fuel tank capacities based on their individual configurations, that’s not the case when it comes to the 2002 Explorer. Whether you drive the

XLS

XLT

Limited

, or

Eddie Bauer

with either the V6 or V8 engine, your gas tank will hold precisely 22.5 gallons of fuel.

How to check your 2002 Ford Explorer’s gas tank size

Want to learn how to check the fuel capacity of a 2002 Ford Explorer yourself? Here’s what you need to do.

Measure the gas tank

As long as don’t mind doing some simple math, here’s how you can check any car’s gas capacity with only a measuring tape (and maybe a calculator):

Locate your vehicle’s fuel tank.

Measure its width, length, and height.

Multiply those numbers together.

Divide the result by 231 (that’s the number of cubic inches in a gallon) to get your tank’s fuel capacity.

Check your owner’s manual

You can also get your 2002 Explorer’s gas capacity by looking it up in your owner’s manual. All you need to do is turn to the table of contents, look for a phrase like “fuel capacity” or “gas capacity,” and turn to the listed page. Your manual should tell you exactly how much fuel your car can hold.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

Of course, if you don’t feel like crawling under your SUV to take your own measurements, and don’t have your owner’s manual available, you can determine your gas tank capacity by simply driving the car until the gas gauge is at “E”.

Then, head to the gas station and watch the pump as you fill your tank to get an idea of how much fuel it takes. This method won’t get you an exact number, but it will give you a general idea of your Explorer’s gas capacity.

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How to save on fuel costs with a 2002 Ford Explorer

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a 2002 Ford Explorer has a fuel efficiency of 14, 15, or 16 miles per gallon, depending on its engine type and drivetrain. That fuel economy is pretty unimpressive, especially when compared with most modern SUVs—so if you drive a 2002 Explorer and want to conserve more fuel, here are some things you can do:

Keep up with

basic maintenance

. Things like dirty air filters, poorly aligned tires, or an untuned engine can all decrease your vehicle’s fuel economy.

Drive carefully. Aggressive driving, speeding, and slamming on your brakes can also reduce your miles per gallon.

Don’t idle for too long. You can save fuel by making sure to shut your car off any time you’re parked, since letting the engine run when you aren’t driving consumes gas for no purpose.

How to optimize your 2002 Ford Explorer insurance coverage

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