Fuel Door

DenverJayhawk · 11-21-2008, 10:59 PM

My Honda Prelude and SUV both have the fuel door on the driver side, which I find much more convenient. Maybe I'm just not yet used to the fuel door on the E90 being on the passenger side. But I wish BMW would put it on the driver's side. Makes it easier to navigate how close you can be when pulling up to the pump.

Mk23 · 11-21-2008, 11:18 PM

Only problems I have at the pump is trying to keep the fuel from running down the side of the car.

I know sometimes I must look like a complete OCD when I pull out the travel tissues and wipe the side of my car off... but hey, I don't want any fuel drying out on my car.

liverbomb88 · 11-22-2008, 09:10 AM

I like it on the right side because the lines at Costco for right-sided pumping is usually much shorter than left-sided.

SoYank · 11-22-2008, 10:18 AM

If there are two tanks in the E9X, why not put filler doors (and pipes would be helpful, too) on both sides? Then you aren't limited to which line at the pump.

Or a single one under the license plate? Nah, that's too Detroit.

Barmats · 11-22-2008, 10:37 AM

At least this way, you'll hopefully never ding your door on those big concrete posts beside the pump as you open your door.

Mk23 · 11-22-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by liverbomb88

I like it on the right side because the lines at Costco for right-sided pumping is usually much shorter than left-sided.

I have noticed that too (at shell

), seems like the right sided pumps are almost always open, I love it.

Also, I wouldn't use Costco in a million years (low grade), Shell's 93 Octane makes me and my engine happy.

GregL · 11-22-2008, 11:01 AM

German cars are primarily designed to be LHD so have their fuel doors on the right, Japanese cars are primarily designed to be RHD so have their fuel doors on the left. I recall seeing a number of gas stations throughout Europe that were very small and seemed like they were built into a nook on the side of the road, it would be impossible or at least difficult for a car that's travelling in the right direction to pump gas without having it's filler door on the right.

bsamoul · 11-22-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GregL

German cars are primarily designed to be LHD so have their fuel doors on the right, Japanese cars are primarily designed to be RHD so have their fuel doors on the left. I recall seeing a number of gas stations throughout Europe that were very small and seemed like they were built into a nook on the side of the road, it would be impossible or at least difficult for a car that's travelling in the right direction to pump gas without having it's filler door on the right.

In addition, it's a safety feature if you're stuck on the side of the road and trying to fill gas with a gas can or whatever, cars can't sideswipe you on accident if you're trying to fill up.

Couch · 11-22-2008, 12:12 PM

This get's my vote as the dumbest complaint yet.

samurai1200 · 11-22-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

This get's my vote as the dumbest complaint yet.

That's what I was thinking... i cant believe there's really a thriving thread about this...

Year's_End · 11-22-2008, 06:19 PM

Doesn't really bother me.

raleedy · 11-22-2008, 07:02 PM

You should move it. (In many cars --probably most, the exhaust routing determines which side the filler neck is on.)

11-21-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Fuel Door My Honda Prelude and SUV both have the fuel door on the driver side, which I find much more convenient. Maybe I'm just not yet used to the fuel door on the E90 being on the passenger side. But I wish BMW would put it on the driver's side. Makes it easier to navigate how close you can be when pulling up to the pump.
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Mk23 Major 114 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 09 E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i Coupe [0.00]	Only problems I have at the pump is trying to keep the fuel from running down the side of the car. I know sometimes I must look like a complete OCD when I pull out the travel tissues and wipe the side of my car off... but hey, I don't want any fuel drying out on my car. __________________ 09 - 335i E92 / Monaco Blue
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11-22-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
liverbomb88 Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Monaco Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 92101 iTrader: (0)	I like it on the right side because the lines at Costco for right-sided pumping is usually much shorter than left-sided.
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	If there are two tanks in the E9X, why not put filler doors (and pipes would be helpful, too) on both sides? Then you aren't limited to which line at the pump. Or a single one under the license plate? Nah, that's too Detroit. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	At least this way, you'll hopefully never ding your door on those big concrete posts beside the pump as you open your door.
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GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	German cars are primarily designed to be LHD so have their fuel doors on the right, Japanese cars are primarily designed to be RHD so have their fuel doors on the left. I recall seeing a number of gas stations throughout Europe that were very small and seemed like they were built into a nook on the side of the road, it would be impossible or at least difficult for a car that's travelling in the right direction to pump gas without having it's filler door on the right. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Seriously? This get's my vote as the dumbest complaint yet.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Doesn't really bother me. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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11-22-2008, 07:02 PM	#12
raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	You should move it. (In many cars --probably most, the exhaust routing determines which side the filler neck is on.)
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