Annotation of standard text SAE J398 :
This recommended practice provides a method for establishing the rated or advertised fuel capacity for a vehicle utilizing liquid fuel at atmospheric pressure. It applies to passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles and light duty trucks (10 000 lb (4536 kg) maximum GVW), (Ref. SAE J1100). It also includes a standardized procedure for creating a full tank when another test requires that condition as a starting point. It is intended as a guide toward standard practice and is subject to change to keep pace with experience and technical advances.
SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Fuels and Energy Sources, Fuel reformers, Fuel systems, Fuel tanks, Fueling safety
SUBFILE: Automotive
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Ground Vehicle Standard
Stabilized: Nov 2012 