How to Know Which Side of the Car the Gas Tank Is Located

Survey the vehicle’s dashboard., Focus on the vehicle’s fuel gauge and look for the gas pump icon., Locate a small arrow situated next to the gas pump icon., Identify the direction in which the triangle is pointing., Follow the triangle directional...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Survey the vehicle’s dashboard.

    Identify the gauges and indicators, which should always be done anyway when driving a new vehicle.

    Look for the fuel gauge in particular to determine if a visit to the gas station should be in order.
  2. Step 2: Focus on the vehicle’s fuel gauge and look for the gas pump icon.

    The icon should be located within the circle that contains the gas fill rate. , Generally, the icon should be a sideways triangle. , The top of the triangle will indicate either left or right. , For example if the top of the triangle is pointing right, your gas tank is on the right side of your vehicle.
  3. Step 3: Locate a small arrow situated next to the gas pump icon.

  4. Step 4: Identify the direction in which the triangle is pointing.

  5. Step 5: Follow the triangle directional to determine the gas tank side.

Detailed Guide

Identify the gauges and indicators, which should always be done anyway when driving a new vehicle.

Look for the fuel gauge in particular to determine if a visit to the gas station should be in order.

The icon should be located within the circle that contains the gas fill rate. , Generally, the icon should be a sideways triangle. , The top of the triangle will indicate either left or right. , For example if the top of the triangle is pointing right, your gas tank is on the right side of your vehicle.

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