1990 Geo Tracker Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

11.1gal · 42 L

The 1990 Geo Tracker has a fuel tank capacity of 11.1 gallons (42 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 289 highway miles or 255 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

11.1 gal · Smaller than 98% of 1990 models we list.

Highway range
289 mi
City range
255 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
24 MPG
EPA size class
Special Purpose Vehicles

1990 Geo Tracker fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr SUV 4WD 1.6L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 23 / 26Range 255 / 289 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M 4WD 11.1 gal42 L 23 / 26 255 / 289 mi
2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top 1.6L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 23 / 26Range 255 / 289 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M 4WD 11.1 gal42 L 23 / 26 255 / 289 mi
LSi 2dr SUV 4WD 1.6L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 23 / 26Range 255 / 289 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M 4WD 11.1 gal42 L 23 / 26 255 / 289 mi
LSi 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top 1.6L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 23 / 26Range 255 / 289 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M 4WD 11.1 gal42 L 23 / 26 255 / 289 mi

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 1990 Geo Tracker 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 24 MPG, a full 11.1-gallon tank covers about 266 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full11.1289255
3/48.3216191
1/25.6144128
1/42.87264
1/81.43632

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 625 gallons, roughly 56 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.

EPA combined
24 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
370 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1990 Geo Tracker

$47.40 to fill the 11.1-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
11.1 galRegular$4.27$47.40$35.55

By region, 11.1-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$44.62
Midwest$4.27$47.40
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$41.07
Rocky Mountain$4.46$49.51
West Coast$5.42$60.16
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$65.38

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 11.1-gallon tank$47.40
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,669

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Tracker tank size in other years

1990 is the first Tracker model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
1995 Tracker 11.1 gal Not rated
1994 Tracker 11.1 gal 266 mi
1993 Tracker 11.1 gal 266 mi
1992 Tracker 11.1 gal 266 mi
1991 Tracker 11.1 gal 266 mi
1990 Tracker 11.1 gal 289 mi
Geo Tracker fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

1990 Geo Tracker vs similar 1990 SUVs

The Tracker has the largest tank of the two 1990 SUVs compared here, 11.1 gallons against 11.1 for the Suzuki Sidekick.

1990 modelTankLongest highway range
Geo Tracker 11.1 gal 289 mi
Suzuki Sidekick 11.1 gal 289 mi

Other 1990 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

1990 Geo Tracker fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 1990 Geo Tracker involve the fuel system.

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1990 Geo Tracker fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 1990 Geo Tracker, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1990 Geo Tracker?

The 1990 Geo Tracker holds 11.1 gallons (42 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1990 Geo Tracker gas tank hold?

The 1990 Geo Tracker tank holds 42 liters, or 11.1 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1990 Geo Tracker go on a full tank?

About 289 miles on the highway and 255 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 1990 Geo Tracker go on a quarter tank?

About 72 highway miles or 64 in town from the 11.1-gallon tank, which has roughly 2.8 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 1990 Geo Tracker take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1990 Geo Tracker?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 11.1-gallon tank from empty costs $47.40. It ranges from $41.07 in the Gulf Coast to $65.38 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1990 Geo Tracker?

About 69 pounds for the 11.1-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1990 Geo Tracker have a bigger gas tank than the Suzuki Sidekick?

No, they match: both top out at 11.1 gallons in 1990.

Has the 1990 Geo Tracker had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 1990 Geo Tracker involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Geo fuel system recalls).

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