Do Cars Have a Reserve Fuel Tank?

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07/24/25 1:14pm
Cars generally have a reserve fuel tank. The methods to open the fuel tank are as follows: Mechanical key opening: This is usually seen in some rugged off-road vehicles. Modern family cars generally do not use mechanical keys for opening because it is relatively complicated to operate. In-car switch method: The in-car fuel tank switch is located in different positions depending on the car model. Some may be on the floor to the left of the driver's seat, some on the left front door panel or the central console, all marked with a fuel pump symbol. However, it's important to note that the in-car switch can easily lead to the owner forgetting to turn off the engine before refueling, so always remember to turn off the engine before refueling. Press-to-open method: The press-to-open fuel tank door is currently the most convenient method. The owner only needs to park the car, and the fuel attendant can press to open the tank for refueling. However, when not parked for refueling, always remember to lock the central control, otherwise the fuel tank cap can be opened.
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