Why is Petrol Tank inlets on the Left Side ?

directinjection · 7th November 2006, 15:32

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Originally Posted by navdeep

BTW anyone has idea about the exact reason for keeping fuel inlet on Right or left side...

The fuel inlet is generally on the side opposite to the vehicle's exhaust pipe side, probably to avoid heat and sparks from the pipe.

faithless_1984 · 7th November 2006, 15:38

even the optra and the aveo have it the on the right side.

but left is more convenient in india as we have rhd cars.!

typeOnegative · 8th November 2006, 10:26

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Originally Posted by faithless_1984

but left is more convenient in india as we have rhd cars.!

Why so? By having it on the right you have the pump attendant, the fuel inlet and the fuel meter on the same side. Also helps you check if things are closed while you are driving.

Did not know that the Aveo and Optra have it on the right hand side too. Good. Some sense.

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