, you need to make sure you know how much you’ll be spending each time you pull up to the pump. Sure, this information is in your Transit’s owner’s manual, but there are other ways to find out if your manual has gone AWOL.

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How big is the gas tank on a Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van?

The 148-inch “Long Length” Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van comes standard with seating for up to 12 passengers and a gas tank that holds 25.1 gallons. If you’ll be doing a lot of driving in your Transit, you also have the option of equipping it with a 31-gallon tank.

How to check your Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van’s gas tank size

What? You don’t trust us? Or maybe you bought your Transit used and you’re not sure if the original owner opted for the standard 25-gallon or the larger 31-gallon tank. Lucky for you, there are a few ways you can check your tank size.

Measure the gas tank

Prepare to get dirty! You’ll need to crawl under the van for this one. First, grab a measuring tape and a calculator. To find your gas tank’s volume or capacity, multiply the width, length, and height then divide the total by 231 (which is the number of cubic inches in a gallon).

Check your owner’s manual

The single easiest way to find out how much gas your tank can hold is to check your owner’s manual. This information will likely be listed under the heading “fuel tank capacity” or similar wording.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

If you’re you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, just drive until your tank is empty. When your tank is on E—hopefully you’re near a gas station when this happens—just fill it up to the top. This won’t give you an exact measurement for your gas tank, but you’ll get the gist. Maybe bring a spare gas can along just in case.

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Transit Passenger Van

The Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van averages about 17 mpg combined. This isn’t too shabby for a larger vehicle, but there are several ways you can help keep your fuel costs lower:

Keep up with maintenance. One of the simplest ways to keep your Transit performing at peak efficiency is to keep up with your

routine maintenance schedule

Drive carefully. The Transit is not a race car, so don’t drive it like one. Soft acceleration is a great way to avoid consuming extra fuel.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. If you’re stuck in a traffic jam and no one is moving, shut off your engine. Also,

warming up your car does very little for the car

, so no need to waste fuel there.

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