How do car manufacturers decide which side to put the gas tank on?

The United States doesn’t currently have any official rules that dictate which side of a car the fuel door should be placed on. That means the decision is left in the hands of the vehicle manufacturer. According to Jalopnik, there’s no real consensus in the industry, either.

Why is the gas door on the passenger side?

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.

What side is gas tank on?

If you look at the gas indicator in the gauge cluster on most new vehicles, you should see a tiny arrow next to the pump icon pointing either left or right. This is showing you which side of the vehicle the gas tank is on, so you’ll never have to stick your head out the window again to check.

Why are Subaru gas tanks on right side?

Subaru states they elected to have the tank filler on the passenger side so that if you have to put gas in the car on the side of the road, you are not standing in traffic.

Does all cars have the arrow showing the gas tank?

Sure enough, you confirm. The gas tank is on the driver’s side of the car – just like the arrow pointed. They are in nearly all newer model cars built in the last 10 years. “If you are driving a newer car, as many rental cars are, then take a look at the arrow by the gas gauge on your dashboard.

Why dont cars have gas tanks on both sides?

For safety reasons it is illegal to have the gas tank there because an impact on the rear side of the vehicle could lead to gas splashing and the car exploding.

What cars have gas cap on right side?

Nissan and other auto manufacturers have vehicles with gas tanks on either side, depending on the model. There is also speculation that it’s not efficient to have all vehicles with gas tanks on the same side because this would cause long lines in gas stations.

How can you tell if a gas cap is bad?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Gas Cap

1. Cap does not tighten properly. One of the most common symptoms of an issue with the gas cap is a cap that does not tighten properly.
2. Fuel smell from the vehicle. Another symptom of a possible issue with the fuel cap is a fuel smell from the vehicle.
3. Check Engine Light comes on.