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

[Ty]

First I laughed! Then it got me thinking (not always a good thing). Static electricity 'allegedly' causes most of the fires during refuelling. The Elio, being composite bodied, wouldn't allow the static to discharge from the person refuelling it by touching it as composites are esscentially insulative (i.e. - opening the metal fuel door). You're supposed to either touch the metal part of the pump, or the vehicle to prevent this. Who actually touches the metal parts of the fuel pump before refuelling? o_O

I do. But, I've always been taught to ground myself before working on electric all components, fuel items, and picking up B-52 parachutes. But, I also remove rigs, watches,and jewelry before climbing ladders or performing maintenance tasks. But, that's just me.

 

[Ty]

I read that Europeans used to have curb side filling pumps which meant cars needed right fillers to take advantage of the convenience. Domestic manufacturers who used car designs from European brands that they own, have that right side bias as well (Opel, I'm talking about you). Now, it is more of a designer's prerogative.

If it is on the right, you can more easily guide your car near the pump (some people can't visualize where their right tires are) but that also increases the possibility door dinging against the pump barricade. On the right side, you can get really close because no one is editing over there. You know - if fast moving traffic is your concern. Of course, someone flying by that close is going to take your front left wheel off anyway showing be concerned about refuelling.

The exhaust... Well, they would be VERY remiss if they didn't consider its placement or the design to avoid gas on a hot pipe. I'll just be careful every month or so when I fuel up!

 

[wheaters]

But, I also remove rigs, watches,and jewelry before climbing ladders or performing maintenance tasks. But, that's just me.

No, it's not just you. Some of the maintenance contractors round here want paying in advance and they don't take cash or checks either.

 

[ehwatt]

First I laughed! Then it got me thinking (not always a good thing). Static electricity 'allegedly' causes most of the fires during refuelling. The Elio, being composite bodied, wouldn't allow the static to discharge from the person refuelling it by touching it as composites are esscentially insulative (i.e. - opening the metal fuel door). You're supposed to either touch the metal part of the pump, or the vehicle to prevent this. Who actually touches the metal parts of the fuel pump before refuelling? o_O

Gee whiz I'm slow. I thought your moniker was an aircraft "N" number. You know, ..."golf eight tango, turn right heading 118". I'm guessing now it's a big, unpleasant retile?

I think you are right about the static charge. This has not occurred to me before and I think you have Really come up with something truly important that deserves attention. A small
cable to ground the system?

 

[Ty]

Gee whiz I'm slow. I thought your moniker was an aircraft "N" number. You know, ..."golf eight tango, turn right heading 118". I'm guessing now it's a big, unpleasant retile?

I think you are right about the static charge. This has not occurred to me before and I think you have Really come up with something truly important that deserves attention. A small
cable to ground the system?

Instigator got your goat, didn't he?

 

[NSTG8R]

Gee whiz I'm slow. I thought your moniker was an aircraft "N" number. You know, ..."golf eight tango, turn right heading 118". I'm guessing now it's a big, unpleasant retile?

I think you are right about the static charge. This has not occurred to me before and I think you have Really come up with something truly important that deserves attention. A small
cable to ground the system?

Ty got it (NSTG8R=instigator). It's going to be my license plate, and pretty much descriptive of my personality...all in fun though, not the "Al Sharpton" type.

 

[Ty]

495. Just saying... I don't get putting a locking gas cap on a capless system unless you are worried that someone will pour something in there. I hope they have a release inside the vehicle. If they want to keep it cheap, they could put the release in the trunk area so they don't have to run a cable to the front although it wouldn't be much of a run if they put it on the right side somewhere because there isn't a door over there and it isn't like you wouldn't be able to reach it.

 

[NSTG8R]

I do. But, I've always been taught to ground myself before working on electric all components, fuel items, and picking up B-52 parachutes. But, I also remove rigs, watches,and jewelry before climbing ladders or performing maintenance tasks. But, that's just me.

B-52 parachutes? o_O Okay, I'm officially intrigued!

 

[zelio]

Ty got it (NSTG8R=instigator). It's going to be my license plate, and pretty much descriptive of my personality...all in fun though, not the "Al Sharpton" type.

I thought it was nasty gator. LOL :-) Z

 

[wheaters]

Gee whiz I'm slow. I thought your moniker was an aircraft "N" number. You know, ..."golf eight tango, turn right heading 118". I'm guessing now it's a big, unpleasant retile?

I think you are right about the static charge. This has not occurred to me before and I think you have Really come up with something truly important that deserves attention. A small
cable to ground the system?

Composite bodywork for cars has been around for well over half a century and despite them not being electrically bonded to the pump they seldom, if ever, catch fire when being refuelled. The metal nozzle is connected to the pump by a rubber hose so perhaps there is no earthing path at that point.