Toyota HiLux aftermarket fuel tank guide

The further you go off the beaten track, the harder fuel is to come by.

This is why it's important rely on additional fuel-carrying capacity to get there and back, and where a high-quality replacement or auxiliary fuel tank comes into play. These provide additional capacity to travel in areas where fuel stops are few and far between.

• What it is: A replacement or auxiliary fuel tank to increase your fuel-carrying capacity. At present, the majority of legitimate options are replacement tanks, but auxiliary options do exist overseas so expect them to arrive in Australia in the future.
• Why you need it: When you start planning remote trips in your Hilux, you will quickly realise that fuel servos may be few and far between. Add that you’re probably driving on rough dirt roads or sandy tracks and the fact that you’re driving a modified vehicle that’s heavily loaded or towing a heavy trailer, and your fuel consumption will shoot up. This obviously brings your range from the factory fuel tank down even further. A replacement or auxiliary long-range tank is a simpler and easier option than carrying extra fuel in jerry cans.
• Buying tips: Ensure the fuel tank doesn’t hang lower than the chassis rails or reduce ramp-over angles, and that other components such as aftermarket exhausts and underbody protection and compatible with the tank. You may also need to recalibrate the fuel tank gauge.

Here are three products we recommend. They’re intended as a starting point, to give you an idea of what’s available.

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• ARB Frontier
• Brown Davis
• Long Ranger

ARB Frontier replacement tank

Utilising a cross-linked polymer, this is a replacement tank that will never rust and increases your fuel capacity by 60 litres over the factory fuel tank. With a wall thickness of 7-9mm, every Frontier long range tank is individually pressure-tested and backed by an industry leading three-year warranty.

Specifications

• Material: Cross-linked polymer
• Capacity: 140L
• Mounting: Factory points

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Brown Davis replacement tank

A massive 150-litre capacity means this Brown Davis replacement tank offers almost double the capacity of the factory fuel tank. This tank is mounted using factory points and includes a design that won’t impact the factory spare wheel location. A three-year warranty offers peace of mind.

Specifications

• Material: Steel
• Capacity: 150L
• Mounting: Factory points

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Long Ranger replacement tank

Another massive-capacity replacement tank that almost doubles the factory capacity at 153 litres. The tank utilises a twin-tank design and claims to actually increase rampover compared to the factory tank. The three-year warranty offered is competitive with other manufacturers.

Specifications

• Material: Steel (2mm aluminised)
• Capacity: 153L
• Mounting: Factory and aftermarket points

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How we review products

4X4 Australia has been reviewing four-wheel drive vehicles and aftermarket products for more than 40 years.

When looking for the best accessories for your make and model of 4WD, there are some things essential to making sure you have the best off-roading experience.

When we compare products, here are some of the things we consider:

• Warranty
• Build quality
• Value for money
• Time and ease to set-up/install
• Weight
• Fit and finish
• How well it gets the job done
• What materials they’re made from
• Corrosion/UV resistance
• Coatings
• Compatibility with other accessories
• Compliance with ADRs and vehicle safety systems
• Country of manufacture
• Load ratings, to determine what's the best product across each price point.

We also consider user reviews and our own experience with these products to make sure our recommendations are for the best on the market.

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