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The little touches

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by EarthFriendly, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. EarthFriendly

    EarthFriendly New Member

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    Is it a common thing to have an arrow above the gas gauge point to the left to remind you that the car fills up from the driver's side? I have not seen this before and thought it was pretty funny.
     
    #1 EarthFriendly, Aug 31, 2007
  2. San_Carlos_Jeff

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(EarthFriendly @ Aug 31 2007, 03:08 PM) [snapback]505163[/snapback]</div>
    I think it's pretty common but only in the last few years. I've seen in on numerous rental cars.
     
    #2 San_Carlos_Jeff, Aug 31, 2007
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    It's not always an arrow, I think. If you happen to be in a car that does not have an arrow, check to see which side of the gauge the gas pump symbol is on.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Aug 31, 2007
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    I think it's an LED display thing.
    Cars with the LED display, that I've been in, have had them.
    Not that I've ever really noticed them before...
     
    #4 Rae Vynn, Sep 1, 2007
  5. hobbit

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    Now, one that randomly changes sides whenever you go to fill up
    would be quite the engineering feat.
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    _H*
     
    #5 hobbit, Sep 1, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ Sep 1 2007, 03:04 PM) [snapback]505500[/snapback]</div>
    Right, a Prius with saddle tanks!

    PA P
     
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    I find it amazing we even need an arrow on any car. You have a 50% chance of pulling up on the correct side and shouldn't be that hard to remember to begin with. Ah but I miss the old days of the fill up spouts at the rear of vehicles.
     
    #7 Rest, Sep 2, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Sep 2 2007, 07:16 AM) [snapback]505766[/snapback]</div>
    It's a blessing with rental cars when you're racing to get to the airport on time for your flight but need to fill the car up before returning it!
     
    #8 Jeannie, Sep 2, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(EarthFriendly @ Aug 31 2007, 06:08 PM) [snapback]505163[/snapback]</div>
    I had it on my previous car and Oldsmobile Alero.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Sep 2 2007, 06:16 AM) [snapback]505766[/snapback]</div>
    My memory stinks to begin with. Add the fact that I get gas only twenty-some times per year and I need something to remind me. :D
     
    #10 TonyPSchaefer, Sep 3, 2007
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    My work cars fill on the right while my Prius fills on the left and my Crown fills at the back and my bike fills at the front.
     
    #11 patsparks, Sep 3, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Sep 2 2007, 07:16 AM) [snapback]505766[/snapback]</div>
    And the only open pumps at the station are for the other side of your car. <_<

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Sep 2 2007, 04:16 AM) [snapback]505766[/snapback]</div>
    Consider the person who travels a lot for work and rents cars. He or she wants to fill up the rental car quickly before turning in the car and catching a return flight. Those arrows are very useful in that situation.
     
    #13 RobertG, Sep 4, 2007
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    All cars have them. It is a great benefit when renting cars.
     
    #14 Winston, Sep 4, 2007
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