Estimating fuel costs is an essential part of budgeting your car ownership expenses, but you can’t do so without first knowing the size of your gas tank.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT?

The 2014 Dodge Dart comes in a few different

trim levels

. Its engine sizes and fuel tank capacities vary from trim to trim. The SXT trim, however, only comes with a single size gas tank—14.2 gallons in volume.

The gas in this tank powers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 184 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque.

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How to check your 2014 Dodge Dart SXT’s gas tank size

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to figure out your gas tank size by yourself, you’re in luck! Here are three fool-proof methods for figuring out fuel capacity, regardless of the car you drive.

Measure the gas tank

Math is your friend! Simply locate a measuring tape and multiply the width, length, and height of the tank and divide the result by 231 (that’s the number of cubic inches in a gallon). The answer is the exact volume of your tank.

Check your owner’s manual

Your Dodge’s owner’s manual contains all of the essential vehicle specs you need. To speed up the search process, head to the index and look for phrases like “fuel tank capacity.”

Drive till empty, then fill it up

This method is, admittedly, a little bit risky—plus it’ll only offer you a general estimate of your fuel tank’s size, not an exact measurement. But, all you have to do is drive until your Dart’s fuel gauge hits “E” for empty, and then head to the gas station. Fill up your tank and note the amount of gasoline that fits—that’s the estimate of your tank’s capacity!

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How to save on fuel costs in a Dodge Dart SXT

The 2014 Dodge Dart SXT earns a combined fuel economy rating of 27 miles per gallon, but there are a couple of ways you can ensure that you’re always getting the most miles possible from each drop of gas.

Follow these gas-saving tips to avoid filling up at the pump too often:

Keep up with maintenance. Neglecting oil changes and other necessary

routine maintenance

can cause your fuel economy to dip significantly.

Drive carefully. Accelerating too quickly burns unnecessary gas. Ease up on the gas pedal and avoid harsh acceleration.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. It can be tempting to let your car heat up in cold weather, but idling burns gas without getting you anywhere. Instead, drive carefully until your engine reaches its normal operating temperature.

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