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SRM · 12-07-2009, 11:51 AM

So yesterday was the first time I put gas in my car. I pull in the the gas station thinking that my gas cap was on the left because that's where is was on my 4th gen.

So I stop, open my door to see, but couldn't tell because of the curves of the body. This guy next to fueling up his car was looking, and I asked him if my gas cap was on the left side. He said, "no" and had this look on his face like I was a total idiot. Well I was.

Anyway, I just thought it was funny.

texan · 12-07-2009, 11:55 AM

same thing here, all of my chevy trucks have been on the drivers side

ajp · 12-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Here is a little trick I picked up from when I was a road warrior (for 5 years) and renting a different car every week.

Looking at the gas gauge, you will see a little arrow, the arrow indicates which side your gas tank is on...works on most cars.

Chris-10 · 12-07-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ajp

Here is a little trick I picked up from when I was a road warrior (for 5 years) and renting a different car every week.

Looking at the gas gauge, you will see a little arrow, the arrow indicates which side your gas tank is on...works on most cars.

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ajp · 12-07-2009, 12:33 PM

yep - its the triangle thingy pointing to the right, on the right side of the fuel pump icon...

bi11ymc · 12-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Yes, I see the arrow. That is good to know.

Coming back to Franklin from Chattanooga, I stopped to fill up and forgot it was on the passenger side. I had to turn the car around.

Captain Awesome · 12-07-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bi11ymc

Yes, I see the arrow. That is good to know.

Coming back to Franklin from Chattanooga, I stopped to fill up and forgot it was on the passenger side. I had to turn the car around.

I bet most of us have done that at least once!

2010 SSRS · 12-07-2009, 12:43 PM

The day I picked my Camaro up, me and Brian my salesman went the gas station for the fill up and that was when I found out about the arrow on the gas gauge, never knew about the arrow.

Steve Dallas · 12-07-2009, 12:45 PM

This is going to be a problem with me. My Impala has it on the left, and so I know this is going to start happening to me in BOTH cars if the gas caps are on opposite sides.

CloudXTC · 12-07-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by O-10maro

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thats awesome!!

Chris-10 · 12-07-2009, 01:09 PM

all cars should have that arrow

brAnd7onX · 12-07-2009, 01:14 PM

Wow you guys are geniouses. I didn't know that arrow trick! I'm going to go check my current car to see if it has it. It's a 2008 so I'm thinking maybe it should.

zen · 12-07-2009, 01:24 PM

If they don't have the arrow it will be the side that gas the hose and nozzle,

Da Hose · 12-07-2009, 02:05 PM

Nope never done that before...but last time i filled up for gas, there was this psycho screaming at me about how the chally kicks everyones azz...LMAO

wrong thread

12-07-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
SRM New England Daily Driver Drives: 2010 2SS RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RI Posts: 290	Didn't know which side the gas cap was.. So yesterday was the first time I put gas in my car. I pull in the the gas station thinking that my gas cap was on the left because that's where is was on my 4th gen. So I stop, open my door to see, but couldn't tell because of the curves of the body. This guy next to fueling up his car was looking, and I asked him if my gas cap was on the left side. He said, "no" and had this look on his face like I was a total idiot. Well I was. Anyway, I just thought it was funny.

12-07-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Here is a little trick I picked up from when I was a road warrior (for 5 years) and renting a different car every week. Looking at the gas gauge, you will see a little arrow, the arrow indicates which side your gas tank is on...works on most cars. __________________

12-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	yep - its the triangle thingy pointing to the right, on the right side of the fuel pump icon... __________________

12-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
bi11ymc "Silver Street" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 707	Yes, I see the arrow. That is good to know. Coming back to Franklin from Chattanooga, I stopped to fill up and forgot it was on the passenger side. I had to turn the car around. __________________ Silver Street - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, SIM, Gray, Cyber Gray Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Automatic (L99) - 553 RWHP/510 RWTQ CAI Inc., ARH LT Headers with Cats, Borla Touring Cat-Back; Pfadt Coil Overs, Sway Bars, End Links, and Trailing Arms; Comp Cams Blower Cam, Dual Springs, Push-Rods, and Lifters; GM LS2 Lifter Trays, 6.2 MLS Head Gaskets, Crank Bolt, and LS2 Front Cover; 3-Bolt Conversion Timing Gear, Katech C5R Timing Chain, ARP LS2/LS3 Head Bolt Kit, Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump, TVS 2300 Supercharger (Black); Build by Vengeance Racing; Custom Tune by Vengeance Racing

12-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	This is going to be a problem with me. My Impala has it on the left, and so I know this is going to start happening to me in BOTH cars if the gas caps are on opposite sides. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

12-07-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
texan Drives: people crazy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: duh Posts: 191	same thing here, all of my chevy trucks have been on the drivers side

12-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	The day I picked my Camaro up, me and Brian my salesman went the gas station for the fill up and that was when I found out about the arrow on the gas gauge, never knew about the arrow.

12-07-2009, 01:09 PM	#11
Chris-10 Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,831	all cars should have that arrow __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

12-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#12
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	Wow you guys are geniouses. I didn't know that arrow trick! I'm going to go check my current car to see if it has it. It's a 2008 so I'm thinking maybe it should.

12-07-2009, 01:24 PM	#13
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	If they don't have the arrow it will be the side that gas the hose and nozzle,

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