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Vespa 300 GTS
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Hi,

I have got a new 300 GTS and am very surprised that I can only get £6 worth of petrol in my tank, which requires (too) regular filling up. My old 200 GT would take about £10/£11 and would need one weekly fill up.

Is this the case with these or could there be a problem? I haven't actually run out of petrol yet but the orange light comes on but is there any other possible reason or fault please?

Thank you!

Miss Bernie Scoot x (new member)
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A couple of quick points:
- While the GTS 250 and 300 both have a slightly smaller tank than the GT, I don't think the difference is very much. It basically amounts to the space that the submerged fuel pump in the GTS takes up inside the tank.
- The fuel gauge on the 300, in particular, isn't very accurate. The light may come on, but that doesn't mean you're actually out of gas -- you might have as much as a gallon.
- The GTS 250 and 300 gas tank holds 2.4 US gallons or 9 liters. Adjust as necessary for Imperial gallons.
- Measuring gas in terms of pounds (or dollars) spent is not a very good yardstick.
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Belvoir Wine Team RC (Buckfast Commando) ,Rusty Sheriff's Badge MCC, 07 ET4 ,07 Piaggio X8
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Molto Verboso
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Welcome to MV , my ET4 holds 9 ltr but I have never been able to get a full 9ltr in the tank My light comes on at about 2ltr
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