{"id":346,"date":"2022-01-24T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T09:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2022-01-22T16:28:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-22T16:28:24","slug":"which-side-is-my-gas-cap-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcsjunkcars.com\/blog\/which-side-is-my-gas-cap-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Side is My Gas Cap On?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The question of gas cap locations has been floating around for generations. Not sure which side of the car your gas cap is on right now? Is it on your side? Is it on the passenger side? Continue below to learn how to instantly identify which side your gas cap is on without even getting out of your car, plus some industry facts on why gas cap sides are different among vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Fuel Icon Indicates a Left-Side Gas Cap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Frustrating Gas Cap Scenario<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve all been there before; whether you\u2019ve just purchased a new vehicle, borrowing someone\u2019s car, or driving a rental, at some point in your driving career you have surely pulled up to the gas station only to instantly remember you have no idea which side the gas. Fortunately, there is an instant hack on how to figure out which side the gas cap is located on a vehicle without even getting out of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas Cap Locations are Labeled on the Dashboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so you pull up to the gas station and you can\u2019t remember which side the gas. There is an easy trick to figure this out without leaving your car seat. Simply take a look at the dashboard. Although the location can differ, the gas cap location is typically indicated in the fuel gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should see an arrow or dot next to the fuel tank icon on your dashboard. This is the side your gas cap is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Gas Cap Sides Can Be Different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may notice that throughout your life, you\u2019ve had cars with gas caps on the left side and on the right side. Why is this? Well, the location of the gas cap really depends on where the car comes from, namely which manufacturer produces the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, Japanese cars like Toyota and Mitsubishi typically place their gas caps on the left side of the vehicle. Japan a left-hand traffic country, so having the gas cap on the left side of the vehicle comes naturally to their culture. In countries with right side driving traffic, having the gas cap on the left side can be beneficial as well. Many car owners prefer the gas cap on the driver\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, automakers will place gas caps on either side of the vehicle depending on how the vehicle is designed internally. Sometimes certain parts are larger or smaller, and the fuel tank fits better on the left side rather than the right side, or vice versa. In another example, domestic automakers like Chevy and Ford like to place their gas caps on the right side of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, there are local, state, and federal legal requirements denoting the specifications of fuel tank location in a vehicle. Automakers must follow these regulations to ensure that the location of the fuel tank cannot cause foreseeable ignitions. This is why gas caps are never located in the back of the vehicle. In the case of the collision, it could cause the entire car to ignite into flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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