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bobby · 10-08-2007, 07:22 AM

......found this...........

The Worlds Best Kept Auto Secret

I have been driving (legally) for over a decade. One would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dash that was staring me right in the face the whole time. I didn’t and I bet you probably haven’t either.

Quick question, what side of your car is your gas tank? If you are anything like me, you probably can’t remember right away. My solution is to uncofortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look. If you don’t do this in your own car you definetly 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 gas station or put your neck at risk of uncomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas guage, you will see a small icon of a gas pump. The handle of the gas 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!

I don’t know how you feel right now but when I found out this morning I felt cheated!

Why don’t the dealers share such important information with car buyers? I don’t understand why this isn’t in the drivers ed 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 explantion can be that all these people probably don’t even know!

Go out and share the worlds best kept auto secret with your friends as this is information is way too important to be kept secret.

LoganSnake · 10-08-2007, 07:51 AM

This is queer to me. I've driven four cars and have never been confused as to which side the tank is.

humble7in · 10-08-2007, 10:54 AM

Wow. You've changed my life, seriously. Hot damn! i can't wait to try this out in one of the 3 vehicles I drive.

troit · 10-08-2007, 11:28 AM

Makes sense. The vehicles I have recently driven also now have an arrow next to the gas gauge pointing to the side of the gas tank.

LoganSnake · 10-08-2007, 11:31 AM

Okay, I just put this theory to the test. It failed. My tank hatch is on the left and the icon's handle is on the right.

Kadath · 10-08-2007, 11:34 AM

Yeah, that theory seems to suffer from a lack of data. It may hold true for a given sample, but I doubt it's true across the board.

bobby · 10-08-2007, 03:57 PM

but it must be true....it's on the internet!!!!

xoxoxoo

LoganSnake · 10-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Damn, I've been proven wrong!

nonplussed · 10-09-2007, 12:18 PM

Apparently this is not a universal truth. In my car, the icon handle is on the right but the actual gas tank is on the left.

Sion · 10-09-2007, 12:40 PM

my car (02 PT Cruiser) has both a handle on the little pump icon as well as an arrow. both point towards the passenger side, where the gas cap is.

Derwood · 10-12-2007, 05:13 AM

my Honda CRV has the hatch on the left and the handle on the right

Cynthetiq · 10-12-2007, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sion

my car (02 PT Cruiser) has both a handle on the little pump icon as well as an arrow. both point towards the passenger side, where the gas cap is.

my 01 Neon has both also. Handle is on the left side, arrow points to the right side.

bobby · 10-12-2007, 06:52 AM

my 91 sentra se-r has handle on rt and gas on left.....go figure...must be an urban myth,,,now debunked!!!

xoxoxoo

Derwood · 10-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby

my 91 sentra se-r has handle on rt and gas on left.....go figure...must be an urban myth,,,now debunked!!!

xoxoxoo

add it to:

- leaving the car idling takes less gas than stopping it then restarting it
- hanging a CD from your rear view mirror will deflect police radar

Sion · 10-14-2007, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derwood

add it to:

- leaving the car idling takes less gas than stopping it then restarting it

depends on the length of time idling, wouldnt you say?

10-08-2007, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	It's a secret...??? ......found this........... The Worlds Best Kept Auto Secret I have been driving (legally) for over a decade. One would think I would have noticed the little secret on my dash that was staring me right in the face the whole time. I didn’t and I bet you probably haven’t either. Quick question, what side of your car is your gas tank? If you are anything like me, you probably can’t remember right away. My solution is to uncofortably stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look. If you don’t do this in your own car you definetly 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 gas station or put your neck at risk of uncomfort or injury. If you look at your gas guage, you will see a small icon of a gas pump. The handle of the gas 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! I don’t know how you feel right now but when I found out this morning I felt cheated! Why don’t the dealers share such important information with car buyers? I don’t understand why this isn’t in the drivers ed 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 explantion can be that all these people probably don’t even know! Go out and share the worlds best kept auto secret with your friends as this is information is way too important to be kept secret. __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo

10-08-2007, 07:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	This is queer to me. I've driven four cars and have never been confused as to which side the tank is. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

10-08-2007, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	Makes sense. The vehicles I have recently driven also now have an arrow next to the gas gauge pointing to the side of the gas tank. __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

10-08-2007, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Okay, I just put this theory to the test. It failed. My tank hatch is on the left and the icon's handle is on the right. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

10-08-2007, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Yeah, that theory seems to suffer from a lack of data. It may hold true for a given sample, but I doubt it's true across the board. __________________ it's quiet in here

10-08-2007, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
humble7in Upright Location: Haslett, MI	Wow. You've changed my life, seriously. Hot damn! i can't wait to try this out in one of the 3 vehicles I drive.

10-08-2007, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	but it must be true....it's on the internet!!!! xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo

10-08-2007, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Damn, I've been proven wrong! __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

10-09-2007, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
nonplussed Tilted	Apparently this is not a universal truth. In my car, the icon handle is on the right but the actual gas tank is on the left.

10-09-2007, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	my car (02 PT Cruiser) has both a handle on the little pump icon as well as an arrow. both point towards the passenger side, where the gas cap is. __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

10-12-2007, 05:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	my Honda CRV has the hatch on the left and the handle on the right

10-12-2007, 06:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	my 91 sentra se-r has handle on rt and gas on left.....go figure...must be an urban myth,,,now debunked!!! xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo