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Old 01-23-2008, 03:58 PM   #1
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I just bought a 2005 Kia Optima LX. Automatic, 2.4 4-cylinder. Does anybody know how big the fuel tank is? (how many gallons it holds). also whats the MPG or miles for a full tank u get from the car? Any input is helpful.
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Re: 2005 Kia Optima LX fuel tank capacity & MPG

We have a 06.5 with the 2.4 & auto. I gets mid 30s highway with no problem. Tank is about 13 gal. Would think yours is similar in size.
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Re: 2005 Kia Optima LX fuel tank capacity & MPG

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We have a 06.5 with the 2.4 & auto. I gets mid 30s highway with no problem. Tank is about 13 gal. Would think yours is similar in size.

Thanks for the response. According to the research I been doing online, looks like both of our cars have a 17.2 gallon tank. Is that correct? and how many miles do you get from a full tank of gas before the light comes on?
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Re: 2005 Kia Optima LX fuel tank capacity & MPG

Wife drives it all the time and she's not one to let the tank get very low. Just looked at my owners manual and it looks like ours is a 16.4 gal tank and the light will activate with around 2 gal. left.
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