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I am very interested in extending the driving range of the car. As far as I can tell it's as bare bone stock as they could possible come. I've driven the car 2 full tanks of fuel now. It will swallow 11 gallons and push across the 250 miles (as measured by my odometer) lines pretty easily - but I haven't run it dry. Edmunds.com calls for a 15.9 Gallon tank, but all I've ever got int there was 11 gallons. 22.73 MPG by my math.. meh mileage 1991 Extended Range Loyale Wagon 4WD manual trans 13" wheels. 202,000 miles on the odo. I still intend to raise the car 2" and fit 15" rims for a 4" effective lift. but not today. I've run biodiesel in the past and worked through the drama of 2 tanks in a GMC truck. Being able to haul 60 gallons of fuel under the bed was nice. Can I do it with the Loyale? Large hoses? a 2nd auxiliary tank pump setup? Ebay calls out $160 to $260 for the standard 15.7Gallon tank with a 3 year warranty. Has anyone built a fuel cell where the spare tire goes under the hood? Before everyone tells me how dangerous it is recall the Volkswagen Beetle trikes fuel cell was also above the engine. Maybe install a welding with a few DC 12 volt batteries? - sorry I'm getting side tracked. Build one into the floor tool box in the rear? thoughts? failed attempts?