Fuel Filler Question
can someone clear this up
according to my own observation most cars have the fuel filler cap on the opposite side to the steering wheel It is an obvious safety measure as it means you will be filling up the tank on the pavement side if you run out of fuel whilst driving - not in the middle of the road so all European cars seem to have filler caps on the right because they are left hand drive - and they don't bother to change the filler when they swap the wheel for the UK market The Japs, like us drive on the left - so the filler should be on the left - which it seems to be on my Toyota but Subaru seem to have the filler cap on the right (same side as the steering wheel) why would that be? anyone have an idea |
There is no logic or reason.
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11879565)
can someone clear this up
according to my own observation most cars have the fuel filler cap on the opposite side to the steering wheel It is an obvious safety measure as it means you will be filling up the tank on the pavement side if you run out of fuel whilst driving - not in the middle of the road so all European cars seem to have filler caps on the right because they are left hand drive - and they don't bother to change the filler when they swap the wheel for the UK market The Japs, like us drive on the left - so the filler should be on the left - which it seems to be on my Toyota but Subaru seem to have the filler cap on the right (same side as the steering wheel) why would that be? anyone have an idea Perhaps Subaru thinks that anyone running out of petrol deserves to be run over? Seriously, it's not an issue is it? |
Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
(Post 11879613)
There is no logic or reason.
Originally Posted by Paben
(Post 11879634)
Perhaps Subaru thinks that anyone running out of petrol deserves to be run over?
Seriously, it's not an issue is it? no not a problem at all, I suppose the reasons to have the filler on the opposite side to the steering wheel means that filling at the side of the road is inherently safer and that's why I assumed manufacturers did it - as it seemed on my bag of a fag packet analysis that this was the case and why I stated it in another forum - only to be told that Subaru (at least) don't follow the rule I checked and its true just wondered if there was a reason |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11879636)
no not a problem at all, I suppose the reasons to have the filler on the opposite side to the steering wheel means that filling at the side of the road is inherently safer
and that's why I assumed manufacturers did it - as it seemed on my bag of a fag packet analysis that this was the case and why I stated it in another forum - only to be told that Subaru (at least) don't follow the rule I checked and its true just wondered if there was a reason Now the fact that some have twin rear pipes or even central will de bunk that theory but there is a logic. |
The steering wheel thing is bollox. Mitsi and holden are another that dont meet your safety theory
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Originally Posted by Gambit
(Post 11879643)
The steering wheel thing is bollox.
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If the fuel filler is on the opposite side it could be that it is easier to get out of the the car as the drivers door will not be up against the fuel pump.
Just a thought. |
yeah, other reasons I have heard for one side or the other is that collisions are more likely one side etc etc
but it looks lie there does not seem to be a universal overarching reason but all the European manufactures seem to have the filler cap on the right |
Originally Posted by legb4rsk
(Post 11879683)
If the fuel filler is on the opposite side it could be that it is easier to get out of the the car as the drivers door will not be up against the fuel pump.
Just a thought. Surely only a total pillock would stop so close to the pump that he couldn't get out of the car! :lol1: |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11879692)
yeah, other reasons I have heard for one side or the other is that collisions are more likely one side etc etc
but it looks lie there does not seem to be a universal overarching reason but all the European manufactures seem to have the filler cap on the right The tank is always mounted centrally so which side is hit in a collision should be irrelevant. And plenty of British-built cars have their fillers on the right! |
Had a few jags and they had a filler on each side.
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Originally Posted by Paben
(Post 11879724)
The tank is always mounted centrally so which side is hit in a collision should be irrelevant. And plenty of British-built cars have their fillers on the right!
what British built cars out of interest @ Johned - yeah that was pretty cool, My Mini Cooper S has twin tanks |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11879757)
good point
what British built cars out of interest @ Johned - yeah that was pretty cool, My Mini Cooper S has twin tanks Honda Civic as the filler on the LHS. Most are exported built in Swindon. |
Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
(Post 11879757)
good point
what British built cars out of interest @ Johned - yeah that was pretty cool, My Mini Cooper S has twin tanks The only ones I know for certain (having owned them or parents did) are Range Rovers, Land Rovers, Triumph Stag; some Rover models, although I think my father's Rover 3500 had its filler mounted on top of the boot. Must be others! |
Originally Posted by Paben
(Post 11879769)
The only ones I know for certain (having owned them or parents did) are Range Rovers, Land Rovers, Triumph Stag; some Rover models, although I think my father's Rover 3500 had its filler mounted on top of the boot. Must be others!
I had a 4.2 LSE too okay my theory is crap, seems pretty random |
Originally Posted by Paben
(Post 11879722)
Surely only a total pillock would stop so close to the pump that he couldn't get out of the car! :lol1:
Cough............:Suspiciou :D |
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