The Great Smart Fuel Tank Capacity Debate is Over!

 Smart owners around the world have been debating on the capacity of the fuel tank. The manual says it has 8 gallons (one bar for each gallon). However, people (myself included) have put more in than that in various fillups. Some argued that the true capacity was 9gal, some 10.  For two years the debate went on in places like the Smart Car of America Forums. Tonight, it has finally been solved thanks to Larry ("LittoDevil") and his Screamin' Cow (both pictured--the latter of which I've once had the pleasure of driving). More after the jump.

While taking the tank out for a modification to the fuel system, Larry decided to end the debate once and for all by measuring the amount of fuel he can pour into the tank.  You can read all about his meticulous method here, and you can watch the video below. It may be long, but it is thrilling for smart enthusiasts like myself :).  The final answer?  10 gallons.