Who Knew This ??

**eglen john** · 26-10-2008, 04:01

WHO KNEW THIS???
I definitely did NOT know this, but I will from now on.

I have been driving for nearly 50 years... I would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time...I didn't...and I bet you didn't either...

Have you ever rented or borrowed a car and when arriving at the gas station wondered...mmm, which side is the gas filler cap?
My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the 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 discomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas gauge, 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 gas 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

**Guvs** · 26-10-2008, 08:53

Hi Eggy.
I've just go into work (05:30) and one of the first things I do is log on to see whats happening with my old mates, and having just read your post I'm so gob smacked that even though It's P*:~ing down with rain I've got to go out and check this unbelivable bit of information out, I have the use of two cars and typical the tanks are on opisit sides, this is not a age thing now as I've all ways been the same, I can never remember which one is which.
Thanks m8 you could of picked a dry day to tell us, cant wate to pass this info on to the Anne.

**johnnye63** · 26-10-2008, 10:59

Originally Posted by eglen john

WHO KNEW THIS???
I definitely did NOT know this, but I will from now on.

I have been driving for nearly 50 years... I would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time...I didn't...and I bet you didn't either...

Have you ever rented or borrowed a car and when arriving at the gas station wondered...mmm, which side is the gas filler cap?
My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the 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 discomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas gauge, 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 gas 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

What happens when you have TWO tanks on you van one with Petrol and one with LPG. I will have to see what side the handle is, but otherwise very good. thanks.

**Scouse75** · 26-10-2008, 12:42

Eggy, Ive not been out to check my car yet, but if that top tip is true, It's gotta be one of the biggest secrets of all time mate. Im gonna earn myself some money down the pub later!! And not just on Liverpool beating Chelski!!!

**Dusty Miller** · 26-10-2008, 13:31

I have a Rover 25 and the pump handle is on the right on my petrol gauge but my tank filler is on the left!! Sorry to nip it in the bud but I have checked. Maybe only the case on certain makes??

**anitacorbett** · 26-10-2008, 13:47

Trust you to be awkard Bro!
I think it's brilliant, can't wait to tell Clive and my mates.
Anita x

**John Turner** · 26-10-2008, 19:14

On my car there is an arrow on one of the dials pointing left and it says 'fuel door' above it.

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 26-10-2008, 19:54

Originally Posted by Dusty Miller

I have a Rover 25 and the pump handle is on the right on my petrol gauge but my tank filler is on the left!! Sorry to nip it in the bud but I have checked. Maybe only the case on certain makes??

Thats probably why Rover went bust Dusty - Couldn't keep up with progress and didn't know their left from their right. LOL