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GMRULZ · 05-14-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDGn63

i've heard complaints about it so here is my positive spin....

Then GM boys and girls had their thinkin caps on when they put the fuel filler on the passenger side!

I got gas at a station yesterday that has one way traffic in.
Cars were lined up to fill up on the drivers side… but I pulled right up to an open pump… ON THE PASS SIDE!

Go Camaro Go!

I thought it was a great idea also. I always go to the gas station and the driver side lanes are filled up. You either have to go around or wait for someone to move. Good call on the placement.

Fogey · 05-14-2009, 05:52 PM

For many years I have rented GM cars, many makes and models, for business travel and I always had to check which side the hole was one. It varied widely. Does the Camaro have an indicator on the dash (a little gas hose symbol) indicating which side the hole is on? Most new cars do.

RPO_Z28 · 05-14-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogey

For many years I have rented GM cars, many makes and models, for business travel and I always had to check which side the hole was one. It varied widely. Does the Camaro have an indicator on the dash (a little gas hose symbol) indicating which side the hole is on? Most new cars do.

See post 13 above.

blaSSt · 05-14-2009, 06:00 PM

Camaro - Drivers
Trailblazer - Drivers
Cobalt - Passenger
New Camaro - Passenger

It will be balance for me. (And a 50/50 shot of getting it wrong LOL)

CamaroScotty · 05-14-2009, 06:02 PM

And if you run out of gas, call Chevy roadside assistance

stovt001 · 05-14-2009, 07:43 PM

Its funny hearing about lines for pumps at the gas station going one way. In Southern California, you approach the pump from whichever way you very well please, and whoever gets the open spot first wins. That's why I liked my Cutlass with the fuel cap in the back. Either side worked.

Number_9 · 05-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

Just for you guys that can't figure this out, there is a little arrow next to the picture of the gas pump on your gauge. It points either right or left.

Problem solved!

Exactly!! I can't remember I was in a newer model car that didn't have that nifty feature... especially nice to know when one occasionally finds themselves in rental cars of various makes/models.

camaro67 · 05-14-2009, 08:39 PM

if you cant remember which side fuel door is on.how do you remember 6 foward gears.

mutant chicken · 05-14-2009, 09:27 PM

my '67 firebird had the filler right in the middle, I always thought that was perfect, you never had to worry if you were on the "right" side !

LDGn63 · 05-14-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

Just for you guys that can't figure this out, there is a little arrow next to the picture of the gas pump on your gauge. It points either right or left.

Problem solved!

dude.... youre gonna make me go look at my dash arent you?
just gotta see that arrow.

CharlieNubz · 05-14-2009, 10:14 PM

there is a post with a pic somewhere in this thread....

LDGn63 · 05-14-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieNubz

there is a post with a pic somewhere in this thread....

yea... i just gotta see something that i missed in my car.

bluch · 05-14-2009, 10:17 PM

Am i going to be seeing Camaro owners doing this at the pumps???

nards444 · 05-14-2009, 10:20 PM

theres a lot of make sense reasons why, the problem is most cars are on the drivers side.

05-14-2009, 05:52 PM	#16
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Gas door on GM Cars has always been random For many years I have rented GM cars, many makes and models, for business travel and I always had to check which side the hole was one. It varied widely. Does the Camaro have an indicator on the dash (a little gas hose symbol) indicating which side the hole is on? Most new cars do.

05-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#18
blaSSt Drives: 98 SS, 15 COPO, 09 ZR1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 442 View My Garage	Camaro - Drivers Trailblazer - Drivers Cobalt - Passenger New Camaro - Passenger It will be balance for me. (And a 50/50 shot of getting it wrong LOL) __________________ On the internet - Anything is possible, especially when you don't know what you are talking about.

05-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#20
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Its funny hearing about lines for pumps at the gas station going one way. In Southern California, you approach the pump from whichever way you very well please, and whoever gets the open spot first wins. That's why I liked my Cutlass with the fuel cap in the back. Either side worked. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

05-14-2009, 09:27 PM	#23
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	my '67 firebird had the filler right in the middle, I always thought that was perfect, you never had to worry if you were on the "right" side ! __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

05-14-2009, 10:14 PM	#25
CharlieNubz Nubz SS/RS Drives: NADINE 2010 SS/RS 24551 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 117 View My Garage	there is a post with a pic somewhere in this thread.... __________________ NubzSS Keeping the American Revolution Alive...:flag1:

05-14-2009, 06:02 PM	#19
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	And if you run out of gas, call Chevy roadside assistance

05-14-2009, 08:39 PM	#22
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	if you cant remember which side fuel door is on.how do you remember 6 foward gears.

05-14-2009, 10:17 PM	#27
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	Am i going to be seeing Camaro owners doing this at the pumps??? Attached Images __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-14-2009, 10:20 PM	#28
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	theres a lot of make sense reasons why, the problem is most cars are on the drivers side.

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