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PANIC MODE: How do i find out what capacity Diesel tank our Ocean has?
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phil keegan
I think the standard tank is 70L. I guess if the paperwork isn’t clear for what you have ordered you could just run it near empty and see how much you can fill it (or see how much you can put in when the tank is half full if you don’t want to run it near empty).
The thing that confused me was not the volume of the diesel tank but the ad blue tank volume which is much larger in recent T6.1s.
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andyinluton
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If it's a brand new one it will be the standard size tank - 65-70 litres. They stopped doing the larger tank on 4 motion because of weight problems.
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We have the 80L and TBH it does not seem to make that much difference except when you have to pay at the pump!
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No 80 L on 4M...Enjoy your new family member ...remember the rules..upload a photo which you collect 
Calimili
With a heavy 4M Ocean , the 80L option remains desirable. Since refueling on Motorways/Autobahns is considerably more expensive , it's nice to have extra range, especially if planning on using also the diesel heater.
Another consideration, more range as well before it drops below 25% inhibiting the DPF regen.
It's not a game changer, but I am happy I chose it. Before the energy crisis i could drive from Germany/Austria to the Adriatic see and come back without having to refuel in Italy which it was way more expensive. Now Italy is way cheaper than Germany/Austria, so go figure...
Another consideration, more range as well before it drops below 25% inhibiting the DPF regen.
It's not a game changer, but I am happy I chose it. Before the energy crisis i could drive from Germany/Austria to the Adriatic see and come back without having to refuel in Italy which it was way more expensive. Now Italy is way cheaper than Germany/Austria, so go figure...
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ok, now that you've got the answer to your question .... what is it that really caused the panic?
The beauty of the Cali is the zillions of customizations that you can do ... and there is a whole community that survives on customizations. If your van had a 40L tank, trust me, someone would have already developed a 40l addon tank.
Welcome to the mad world where you can make your van your own.
Enjoy the van when it arrives and make it your own! happy adventures.
Corradobrit
Not true, at least for EU spec 204 4Mo Cali Coast's with towbar. I was told it would be deleted 18 months ago but the dealer confirmed my Cali was delivered with the 80L (option 0F5) tank.
andyinluton
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That may be true for a 4motion coast but they have never been available here.
At the same time that people on here mentioned options being removed at build stage due to weight problems, the option of the bigger tank disappeared off the 4 motion configurator.
Corradobrit
VW cut at as option for the Coast but apparently it got reinstated. Perhaps some weight savings were made elsewhere.
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It might be worth doing a check of the options you’ve selected, and also checking off the standard kit (which has a habit of being missed by the dealers). There’s a pick up checklist in the Resources section of the forum.
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Our California has the 80 ltr option and it is useful for really long runs late at night. Having had a caravelle T4 for 20 years we have always been in the habit of filling up completely (60. + litres at a time,) but with the recent increase in diesel prices are now only putting in enough to cover the planned journey to save weight! In the T4 by doing this and removing the very heavy rear bench seat we are getting about 2mpg more just by hauling less weight. Get a couple of 20 ltr jerrycans full of diesel and carry them to get a feel of the extra weight!
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Peter84
My 2022 ocean 204ps 4motion was delivered with 80l fuel tank so I don't know what the policy is!VW cut at as option for the Coast but apparently it got reinstated. Perhaps some weight savings were made elsewhere.
Ozzy Pete
A litre of diesel weighs 0.85 kilograms. A litre of water weighs 1 kilogram. Passengers can weigh 80 kilograms ish.
Just make sure you travel alone and empty water tanks.....
Just make sure you travel alone and empty water tanks.....
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pcevanrulo
the standard 70L is code 0F3
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I just get "Fuel System for Diesel Engine" when looking up a PR Code Identifier for 0F3
Ch1pbutty
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Its possible, just means a reduced payload.
Once people start to add towbar, bigger wheels etc, then this reduces payload even more.
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Seem to recall a period when 4M couldn't have the 80ltr tank then later it could. Was during the VW Emission figures reduction process.
Looked like the bigger ADBLUE tank capacity weight was part of the no 80ltr option but any logical reason gets dismissed when it is permitted again.
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I didn't think its currently anything to do with emissions, its having the legal minimum payload which is a specific calculation, I cant remember the exact formula but its something like 75kg per belted seat + 15KG luggage per seat + 10KG per meter length of vehicle. If you cant meet that within the gross vehicle weight you need to remove a seat or two, or in the case of Irish GC680 remove a couple of seatbelts & register as a 2 seater at 3500kg.
The rules on this tightened up about 2 years ago, you now cant register a vehicle that doesn't comply & has lead to things like not being able to have an awning + towbar + 2nd bed on a GC600. (at 3500kg) You can however dealer fit a towbar after registration.
A Vw UP! you cant have a sunroof in combination with a space saver spare.
Corradobrit
Quoted it earlier ... 0F5
Corradobrit
This is whats so confusing. My full fat Coast 204 4Mo DSG, with wood effect floor, removable towbar and 17" wheels had the 80L tank reinstated.
Corradobrit
Has to be more nuanced than that as those calcs don't take into account 150 vs 204, 4Mo, DSG vs 6 speed, manual pop top vs hydraulics. The Oceans pop top hydraulics and associated gubbins have to come with a significant weight penalty. However it was achieved I am glad VW managed to squeeze it on board.
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