Scrumpymeup Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Didn't know this! Did you? I have been driving for over 25 years. One would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me right in the face the whole time. I didn't and I bet you probably haven't either. Quick question, which side of your car is your petrol tank on? If you are anything like me, you probably can't remember right away. My solution is to uncomfortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look. If you don't do this in your own car you definitely have done it in a borrowed or rental car. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the petrol station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury. If you look at your petrol gauge, you will see a small icon of a petrol pump. The handle of the petrol pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the pump. If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left. If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right it is that simple! Why don't the dealers share such important information with car buyers? I don't understand why this isn't in the driver's manual? I don't get why any mechanic I have ever been too or know has even thought of mentioning this to me? The only possible explanation can be that all these people probably don't even know! Go out and share the world's best kept auto secret with your friends as this information is way too important to be kept secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sorry to burst your bubble.But this isnt true for all cars.the majority of cars, it does work but its not the case for every car on the road.we did the experiment on a mates cars and it was wrong. :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Most pumps are long enough these days to fill a car up from either side, so unless you drive a van, SUV, MPV or similar it doesn't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adze Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yeah, works on my car pump faces right.Although i can fill mine up from either side these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 The little icon on Mrs M's Yaris is on the right and hey presto!The cap is on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpymeup Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's the last time I get an e-mail and post it on here thinking I was clever! I checked my car and it was correct so believed what was sent to me, obviously not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 That's the last time I get an e-mail and post it on here thinking I was clever! I checked my car and it was correct so believed what was sent to me, obviously not the case. Even though some people have said it ain't true...... I bet we'll all still be looking next time we get into our cars!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Couldnt resist checking mine. Icon has handle on right, my petrol cap is on left. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Couldnt resist checking mine. Icon has handle on right, my petrol cap is on left. Oh well...Exactly the same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Taunton Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thats it then. If your handle is on the right your cap is on the left!!Another way to tell is which ever side your exhuast is on, the filler cap is on the other side. (I know that defeats the object because you cant see the back of the Vehicle from the seat!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Or you could just remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I always go for the side where there is a hole with a cap on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaloneFM Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Bon Jovi Anthony.Comment ally chute? Trees bon bons.Being in French France and getting around on a horse and cart like in those Stella adverts I'm surprised you are interested in your horse's flap Anthony. Ah well it must be down to all that cheap plonk and cheese one presumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Bon Jovi Anthony.Comment ally chute? Trees bon bons.Being in French France and getting around on a horse and cart like in those Stella adverts I'm surprised you are interested in your horse's flap Anthony. Ah well it must be down to all that cheap plonk and cheese one presumes.It's even more confusing because I have 2 left hand drive horses and one right hand drive so the flaps differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Its a Toyota thing, part of their kaizen bullshit system for making things better and smarter. appartantly they want to be the worlds top plane maker in 50 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgas1 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Didn't know this! Did you? I have been driving for over 25 years. One would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me right in the face the whole time. I didn't and I bet you probably haven't either. Quick question, which side of your car is your petrol tank on? If you are anything like me, you probably can't remember right away. My solution is to uncomfortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look. If you don't do this in your own car you definitely have done it in a borrowed or rental car. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the petrol station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury. If you look at your petrol gauge, you will see a small icon of a petrol pump. The handle of the petrol pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the pump. If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left. If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right it is that simple! Why don't the dealers share such important information with car buyers? I don't understand why this isn't in the driver's manual? I don't get why any mechanic I have ever been too or know has even thought of mentioning this to me? The only possible explanation can be that all these people probably don't even know! Go out and share the world's best kept auto secret with your friends as this information is way too important to be kept secret.i,ll try it later and get back to you...well in a few days when i need some gas....ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have a special pair of driving boots. I have painted a petrol pump on my left toe to remind me that the cap is on that side. I also have a similar pair, with the pump on the right toe, that I keep with me incase I drive a friend's car, or a hire vehicle, where the cap is on the other side. Works like a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave60 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I remember hiring a car years ago, eventually pulled into a filling station to fill up. No sign of a filler cap, I eventually asked the women in the kiosk.She told me it was under the rear number plate. I felt a rite wa---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Or you could just remember? I think this is generally aimed at people (like me) who use Hire Cars quite frequently. I never think to look before I get into a car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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