Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 1996 Chrysler LHS goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 18.0-gallon tank covers about 324 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
18.0
432
288
3/4
13.5
324
216
1/2
9.0
216
144
1/4
4.5
108
72
1/8
2.3
54
36
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 46 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
What it costs to fill up a 1996 Chrysler LHS
$76.86to fill the 18.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
At 18.0 gallons, the LHS's largest tank ranks third of the seven 1996 sedans compared here. The Ford Crown Victoria carries the most (20.0 gal) and the Pontiac Bonneville the least (18.0 gal).
Other 1996 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.
1996 Chrysler LHS fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1996 Chrysler LHS, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1996 Chrysler LHS?
The 1996 Chrysler LHS holds 18.0 gallons (68 liters).
How many gallons and liters does the 1996 Chrysler LHS gas tank hold?
The 1996 Chrysler LHS tank holds 68 liters, or 18.0 gallons in US gallons.
How far can a 1996 Chrysler LHS go on a full tank?
About 432 miles on the highway and 288 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 1996 Chrysler LHS go on a quarter tank?
About 108 highway miles or 72 in town from the 18.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 1996 Chrysler LHS take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 1996 Chrysler LHS?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 18.0-gallon tank from empty costs $76.86. It ranges from $66.60 in the Gulf Coast to $106.02 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1996 Chrysler LHS?
About 112 pounds for the 18.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 1996 Chrysler LHS have a bigger gas tank than the Buick Park Avenue?
No, they match: both top out at 18.0 gallons in 1996.
Has the 1996 Chrysler LHS had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1996 Chrysler LHS: 98V184000 (fuel injection system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).