Where is the gas tank?
08-08-2016, 03:40 PM
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Where is the gas tank?
As I was putting gas in my car today I started wondering where it's located. I knew I could get a quick answer here. Thanks in advance.
08-08-2016, 04:13 PM
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08-08-2016, 06:19 PM
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And it is right in the center behind the wheels... about as protected a spot as you can get. If you have an AWD, the tank actually has a upside-down U shape in the center with a lobe on each side of the drive shaft. That still allows an even lateral weight distribution for the fuel load.
08-08-2016, 06:22 PM
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There is no safe place for a gas tank. There is only the least dangerous place, and it's pretty much in the least dangerous place possible.
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08-08-2016, 06:25 PM
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At my local station, the gas tanks are underground. You'll see the pretty colored painted covers in the ground. When you drive over them, they make a racket.
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Where would OP prefer a gas tank?
Also, unless you are driving around with the tank on E your are probably pretty safe. Gas catches fire, gas vapor produces an explosion.
As far as insulation, you would need your gas tank to get above 500 degrees for your tank to catch fire.
Also, unless you are driving around with the tank on E your are probably pretty safe. Gas catches fire, gas vapor produces an explosion.
As far as insulation, you would need your gas tank to get above 500 degrees for your tank to catch fire.
08-09-2016, 02:22 AM
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And it is right in the center behind the wheels... about as protected a spot as you can get. If you have an AWD, the tank actually has a upside-down U shape in the center with a lobe on each side of the drive shaft. That still allows an even lateral weight distribution for the fuel load.
No. The 911 is not a Pinto.
08-09-2016, 07:19 AM
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