What is the difference between the fuel filler being on the left or right side?
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The fuel filler being on the left or right side has the following differences: 1. Balancing vehicle weight: The driver's weight is a fixed load inside the vehicle. As long as the vehicle is driven on the side where the driver sits, it will bear the driver's weight. To achieve a balanced effect, the fuel tank is placed on the opposite side. In some countries where vehicles are driven on the left side, the driver sits on the right, so the fuel tank is positioned accordingly. 2. Safety considerations: For vehicles driven on the right side, the fuel filler is designed on the right side, opposite the driver's seat. This prevents passing vehicles from coming too close to the fueling attendant, ensuring their safety. 3. Driving direction determination: Combining the above two points, it can be seen that the fuel filler and the driver's seat are generally designed diagonally opposite each other. The design of the fuel filler is directly related to whether vehicles in a country are driven on the left or right side. For example, in Germany, the U.S., and Sweden, where vehicles are driven on the right side, models from brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Buick, and Volvo mostly have their fuel fillers on the right side. In Japan, where vehicles are driven on the left side, models from Honda and Toyota have their fuel fillers designed on the left.
