Why Gas Tanks Sit on Different Sides of Different Cars and How One Dashboard Arrow Prevents the Wrong-Side Stop

There is no single industry rule that says every fuel door must be on the left or the right. Automakers choose a side based on how the rest of the vehicle is engineered. Beneath the floor are the fuel tank, exhaust, suspension, wiring, brakes, and structural components that protect the cabin. Engineers must route the filler neck from the exterior door continue reading …