Grab a tape measure and a calculator, and measure, then multiply together your tank’s width, length, and height. This will give you the tank’s volume. Now divide that number by 231, this is the number of cubic inches in a gallon, and that’s the size of your tank in gallons.

Check your owner’s manual

If you have access to your owner’s manual, you can get the information there. Look for a section on “capacities” or something similar to that, and you should be able to find it.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

No measuring tape? No manual? Like to just test things out and see how it goes? You can gauge your fuel tank’s capacity by driving until you’re almost empty, and then filling it up. This method won’t be terribly precise, but it’ll give you a general idea of your tank’s capacity. Just don’t push it too far on empty!

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Escape

If you have a regular gasoline engine in your Escape, you can expect to get around 24 mpg combined city/highway when it comes to mileage. If you get a hybrid version, the combined mileage will increase to 32 mpg combined.

These numbers are fairly average, with not that huge of a boost for the hybrid version. Here are a few ways to optimize your gas mileage, no matter what the powertrain is:

Keep up with maintenance. A well-maintained car is a more efficient one, and keeping up with your maintenance will maximize your mileage.

Drive carefully. Slow and steady acceleration is safer and uses less gas.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. Idling burns gas for no reason, so avoid just letting your engine run at idle for long periods.

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