Seriously? The Gas Cap Has A Real Unmodifiable Reason To Be On The Wrong Side?

[vtx04]

Maybe my age is showing, but I remember when the filler was under or in the rear bumper, behind the rear license plate or even behind a taillight. I survived, and I'm sure we can all survive this too.

 

[vtx04]

Yes, but we're talking about placement, not construction. Couldn't a taillight be a nice ignition source? And how many found out the hard way, not to crouch directly behind the license plate as you were filling? Ah, memories. lol

 

[raybonz]

I remember gas caps under license plates and they were a PIA to fill! Hell my 1st car a 63 VW Bug you had to lift the trunk lid which was in front and fill up inside of it! You literally spilled gas in the vehicle!! BTW why is the gas fill on the wrong side??? I have the gas cap on the passenger side in my 08 Sentra and on the driver's side on my F150.. There is NO wrong or right side unless it's in the damn trunk lol!

Ray

 

[Grayfox72]

I have the perfect solution for ALL concerned....let's have a filler on both sides... now everyone will be happy

 

[JNR]

I have the perfect solution for ALL concerned....let's have a filler on both sides... now everyone will be happy

Why not add one behind the license plate also.

 

[zelio]

I have the perfect solution for ALL concerned....let's have a filler on both sides... now everyone will be happy

Better yet, consider the size of the Elio. I can understand concern about a Hummer but an Elio? Did you see the picture of this vehicle from above? It is one very tiny, itty bitty, vehicle when compared to others. Besides getting out of your car and walking around to the other side is good for your health. :-) Z

 

[zelio]

Why not add one behind the license plate also.

I had a car like that and I hated it. It was the most awkward place to fill a gas tank I ever experienced including my VW Beetle back in 1962. Even filling in the trunk was easier than behind that license plate. :-) Z

 

[raybonz]

Why not add one behind the license plate also.

What about the trunk too??

 

[Inigo93]

Huh. I once drove a car with the fill cap behind the license plate. I kinda liked it. I didn't have to worry about which side of the pump was open or not. Never found it difficult to use. Color me confused.

 

[raybonz]

I have wondered why a manufacturer chooses the location they do for the fuel filler.. Seems the location of the exhaust dictates the location of the fuel filler for safety reasons.. Exhaust systems would be an ignition point so my guess is they try to locate the fuel fill point on the opposite side to minimize the danger in the event of a fuel spill.. Who knows perhaps I am wrong but by coincidence all 3 of my vehicles have the fuel filler opposite the tailpipe..

Ray