Tech Tuesday: Fuel Tank Tech

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Welcome to Tech Tuesday. The way this works is simple. I bring up a topic related to off roading in some way, ask questions, get feedback, basically interview you guys. If you have something useful to say, add it, if not, just read.

Fuel Tank Tech

What is fuel tank?
What sizes do they come in?
How hard is it to install?
What parts do I need?
What about aftermarket tanks?
Why do they make plastic ones?
Is the tank the same for fuel injected and non fuel injected trucks?
Are diesel, gas, and propane tanks all the same?


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What is fuel tank?

Quite simply, an enclosed container for storage of fuel.


What sizes do they come in?

Ummm.... All of them.


How hard is it to install?

The right size is not a problem to install.


What parts do I need?

Usually held in by some sort of strap all though not necessarily. Depends on how your fuel tank is retained.


What about aftermarket tanks?

Hundreds of them.

Why do they make plastic ones?

The idea behind a plastic tank is, in a serious accident, it is possible that they may bend, buckle or otherwise change shape without necessarily cracking and spilling their contents.


Is the tank the same for fuel injected and non fuel injected trucks?

Tank itself is generally the same or not so different that it causes concern. It's the attachments or assembly that the tank has attached too it that make the difference, ie. fuel lines, pumps and so forth.


Are diesel, gas, and propane tanks all the same?

Same as previous with gas and diesel but propane is all together different.