the gas bladder: exposed!

[darelldd]

I don't think I've ever been more happy to be driving a car with no fuel tank.

[adam1991]

The bladder helps meet zero emission standards[/b]

But the Prius isn't a zero emissions car, so why does that matter?

[efusco]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(adam1991 @ Apr 9 2007, 05:14 AM) [snapback]420180[/snapback]</div>

But the Prius isn't a zero emissions car, so why does that matter? [/b]

It's a PZEV and helps meet that standard...Bill mistyped a little.

[larkinmj]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dan-Wolfe @ Apr 7 2007, 01:45 PM) [snapback]419423[/snapback]</div>

$1,000 is about what I paid to have the fuel bladder/tank assembly replaced when I received a tank of contaminated gas from a Navy Exchange gas station. Fortunately, Citgo, the Navy contractor who confirmed supplying the contaminated gas, paid for the repair lock, stock and bladder. I was lucky.

Dan
[/b]

Dan,
Was that an isolated incident, or was there a major problem with the supplier? I usually get my gas at a Citgo station on the Navy base in Newport, RI.

[darelldd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Apr 9 2007, 05:56 AM) [snapback]420214[/snapback]</div>

It's a PZEV and helps meet that standard...Bill mistyped a little.
[/b]

Indeed. PARTIAL Zero Emission Vehicle. Almost as non-sensical as "Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle." These guys just crack me up.

[Mr.Vanvandenburg]

Is this a rigid plastic tank (like most cars have) within a metal tank, or a "bladder?" It looks like a good device, and I can understand why we pay a little more for the Prius. That was a lot of work. It would be interesting to see a Toyota oil flter's innards to see if it is as special as they claim.

[dmckinstry]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mr.Vanvandenburg @ Apr 9 2007, 03:13 PM) [snapback]420415[/snapback]</div>

Is this a rigid plastic tank (like most cars have) within a metal tank, or a "bladder?" It looks like a good device, and I can understand why we pay a little more for the Prius. That was a lot of work. It would be interesting to see a Toyota oil flter's innards to see if it is as special as they claim.
[/b]

Unless I misunderstood your question:

Yep, it's a bladder. It's flexible and collapses as it's emptied.

Dave M.

[adam1991]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Apr 9 2007, 12:33 PM) [snapback]420313[/snapback]</div>

Indeed. PARTIAL Zero Emission Vehicle. Almost as non-sensical as "Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle." These guys just crack me up.
[/b]

I'm with you. Orwellian language strikes again!

Carlin nailed this one 30+ years ago: semi-boneless ham? JUMBO shrimp? And now we have partial zero emissions? What part of zero are they missing?

From the guy who edits Games magazine: a driver saw a license plate on the road that said 1DIV0. What kind of car was it on?

[dmckinstry]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(adam1991 @ Apr 9 2007, 03:59 PM) [snapback]420453[/snapback]</div>

I'm with you. Orwellian language strikes again!

Carlin nailed this one 30+ years ago: semi-boneless ham? JUMBO shrimp? And now we have partial zero emissions? What part of zero are they missing?

From the guy who edits Games magazine: a driver saw a license plate on the road that said 1DIV0. What kind of car was it on?
[/b]

Is there actually a car named "Infinity"?

It does seem I've heard of one.

Dave M.

P.S. Is that its fuel consumption? Sorry. Couldn't resist.

[IsrAmeriPrius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dmckinstry @ Apr 9 2007, 07:30 PM) [snapback]420582[/snapback]</div>

Is there actually a car named "Infinity"?[/b]

Close, it is spelled with four i's and no y's.