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#41 of 14584 Gas caps by rsholland Mar 14, 2002 (9:21 pm)
I think the reason we don't see gas caps behind the license plate any more, is due to safety issues; as in being rear-ended...   I don't think having a gas filler on both sides of the car is dumb. In fact, I think it's smart.   Bob
#42 of 14584 by ateixeira Mar 26, 2002 (7:35 am)
It's smart if they both fill up the same gas tank. It's dumb if they fill two separate gas tanks (which is what your post said). Imagine having to gas up twice to fill both tanks.   -juice
#43 of 14584 Yes,... by rsholland Mar 26, 2002 (7:36 am)
I agree. I misunderstood your post. Sorry...   Bob
#44 of 14584 by ateixeira Mar 26, 2002 (7:41 am)
My Forester has it on the driver's side, and the position means you pretty much have to find a certain side free at the gas station.   My Miata is easier - the gas opening is on top of the rear driver side fender. This way I can reach it even from the other side, easily.   I don't see how they could fix that with a wagon bodystyle, though.   -juice
#45 of 14584 The only way... by rsholland Mar 26, 2002 (7:46 am)
is to have two gas fillers, one on each side.   I really don't see why auto manufacturers haven't offered this before. It can't be "that" expensive to do. It certainly would make life at the gas pump just a bit easier.   Bob
#46 of 14584 by ateixeira Mar 26, 2002 (7:50 am)
Then again, we have enough sources for CELs, and this would maybe double the number of annoying dealer visits for little vacuum leaks. Maybe we should rethink that.   -juice
#47 of 14584 I've never had that problem. by rsholland Mar 26, 2002 (7:54 am)
I think the CEL issue is more a matter of "how" people fill their tanks, not how tank filler there are. Although I do see your point; it just doubles the possibility for those so inclined not to tighten the gas cap properly.   Bob
#48 of 14584 by ateixeira Mar 26, 2002 (7:58 am)
And the number of sources to trace a possible problem to.   Maybe if it were farther back, close to the corner of the car, you could get the gas hose around to reach it.   I like simple solutions. Something cheap and easy that makes life better.   -juice
#49 of 14584 The problem is... by rsholland Mar 26, 2002 (8:04 am)
The closer to the rear bumper, a gas filler is, the more it becomes a fire hazard in a rear end collision.   I think the CEL/gas cap problem could be easily rectified if there would be just a "reset button" that only involves the gas cap, that the driver could hit. That way you wouldn't have to visit the dealer.   Bob
#50 of 14584 by ateixeira Mar 26, 2002 (8:22 am)
Yeah, but to get the government bureaucrats to allow that would take a miracle.   Just read this in AN: the new Navigator's prices are up $3,245-$3,445. Pretty bold in this economy, but the luxury sport ute class is still growing.   -juice

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