If you’re like us, then you’ve probably watched the numbers on the gas pump and tried to figure out just how much fuel your car can hold. Well, that’s a good way to get an approximate idea, but it’s not the most precise method. If you want to know your exact fuel capacity, then you’re in luck.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2004 Honda Accord?

As arguably one of the flagship vehicles for

Honda

, the Accord has a well-built reputation as an affordable, dependable car that holds its value very well. It even won a “Best Buy” award from

Kelley Blue Book

in 2021, thanks in part to these strengths.

Most 2004 Accords are equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, but a 3.0-liter V6 is available on certain models. Regardless of the engine size, all 2004 Accords have the same fuel capacity of 17.1 gallons.

How to check your 2004 Honda Accord’s gas tank size

Taking our word for it is one thing, but there are numerous ways that you can measure your own gas tank and figure out your fuel capacity for yourself.

Measure the gas tank

You can use a calculator and measuring tape to figure out the volume of your gas tank. You can do so by multiplying the width, length, and height of the tank and then dividing the result by 231, the number of cubic inches in a gallon.

Check your owner’s manual

This one is a little less hands-on, but you could always look in your owner’s manual to find the exact fuel capacity. Look in the index and see if you can find anything that says “gas tank” or “fuel capacity.”

Drive till empty, then fill it up

Of course, there’s always the risky option if you see yourself as a bit of a loose cannon. We wouldn’t try it out in the middle of nowhere, but you can drive until the fuel gauge reads “E” and then fill it all the way up. Naturally, this isn’t the most precise way to determine your fuel capacity, but it should give you a pretty decent idea of how far you can get off a single tank of gas.

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How to save on fuel costs in a 2004 Honda Accord

With the four-cylinder engine under the hood, the 2004 Accord has a fuel economy of 24 combined mpg (22 mpg for V6 models).

That’s pretty good, but what about room for improvement? Take a look at these tips for saving even more gas and money with your Accord:

Maintain your vehicle well. Performing scheduled maintenance consistently will make sure your fuel economy doesn’t start to dip as your car ages.

Drive the car carefully. Try to keep the lead out of your foot. Maintaining constant, steady pressure on the gas pedal and avoiding sudden acceleration will keep fuel consumption on the low end.

Refrain from idling the car engine, particularly in cold weather. Despite what you may have heard, idling indeed guzzles up gas quickly. Instead of letting your car just run, you can drive for a few minutes on cold mornings to heat up your car.

How to optimize your Accord’s insurance coverage

We hope that this article gave you at least a pretty good idea of your Accord’s fuel capacity, and that you won’t find yourself running out of gas anytime soon! Another great way to protect both yourself and your car from unfortunate scenarios is to shop for

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