Fuel Tank
The fuel tank stores the car's fuel and houses the fuel pump and level sender.
What is Fuel Tank?
Most modern tanks are plastic; some are steel. Baffles reduce fuel movement. Vents lead to the EVAP system. Tank capacity in the documents is usually the nominal volume; actual fill can vary. Diesel cars may have a separate AdBlue tank. Plastic tanks can be shaped around other parts, which saves space. Fuel tank straps and mounts should be checked for corrosion on older cars.
How it works
The pump draws fuel from a reservoir inside the tank.
Why it matters for your car
Running very low can overheat in-tank pumps. Damage from impacts can cause leaks.
Other terms
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- Bench Seat
- Brake Pad
- Brake Shoe
- Common Rail Injection
- Distributor Cap And Rotor Arm
- Gear Ratio
- Glow Plug Warning Light (Preheat Light)
- Oil Change
- Parking Pawl
- Rear Main Seal
- Rear-wheel Steering (Four-wheel Steering)
- Relative Compression Test
- Sequential Indicators (Dynamic Turn Signals)
- Sun Visor
- Tyre Hotel (Tyre Storage Service)
- Tyre Puncture
- Ultrasonic Parking Sensor
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- Wheel Alignment