Why do some cars have the gas tank on the left and some on the right?

During crowded hours, all spots on the right sides of pumps would be filled even while most spots on the left sides of pumps remained empty. Putting fuel filler doors on different sides of different cars thus means that some cars can access pumps from the left.

Can gas pumps reach the other side?

There’s no harm in filling the tank from the opposite side of the pump.

How do they decide what side the gas tank is on?

Look for an arrow or triangle near the gas gauge. This indicates which side of the vehicle the gas tank is on. If the arrow points left, the car’s fuel door is on the left. If it points right, it’s on your right.

Are all gas tanks on the driver’s side?

Whether it ultimately gets placed on the left or right side usually depends upon design and engineering considerations, such as fuel tank location and underbody packaging. According to studies conducted by auto manufacturers, Americans tend to prefer that fuel doors be placed on the left or driver’s side.

Why is the fuel filter doors on the driver’s side of some cars but on the passenger side of others?

Putting fuel filler doors on different sides of different cars thus means that some cars can access pumps from the left. And this makes it less likely that drivers will have to wait in line for gas. That benefit greatly outweighs the cost of occasionally pulling up to the wrong side of the pump in a rental car.”

Why are gas caps on the passenger side?

A: We have received about a half-dozen letters in favor of the fuel filler being on the right (passenger) side of the car because one can get closer to the pumps, rear-end collisions are less likely on the right corner and filling an out-of-gas car on the highway risks personal rear-end damage.

Where is gas tank located?

The fuel tank on your car is typically located under the rear or middle of the vehicle. There can be a number of reasons why you would need to remove it; the most common reason is needing to replace the fuel pump.