Used fuel tank prices

Across 88 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used fuel tank guide medians run from $110 to $447, with a typical median of $172. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used fuel tank from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new fuel tank replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used fuel tanks. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $110–$447 range for a grade-A fuel tank with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A gas tank is another name for a fuel tank. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

The fuel pump is a separate component mounted inside (or, on older vehicles, outside) the fuel tank, and on nearly every modern vehicle it can be accessed and replaced without removing the tank itself. Only buy a used fuel tank if the tank itself is damaged, rusted through, or contaminated — a running or starting problem traced to fuel delivery is almost always the pump, not the tank.