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Paul · Feb 24th, 2002, 03:08 PM

I've thought of this a few times (sad I know). But a hidden benifit to the MINI has to be the side of the car the fuel filler pipe is.

Most cars have theirs on the drivers side, and often when I go to fill up there are queues to the pumps for that side, but it's clear on the other side.

I just park on the 'wrong side' in the Clio and drag the fuel pump accross, but not many people seem to do that.

My Mini has twin tanks and fillers, so it's no bother either way in that one!

smiffy · Feb 24th, 2002, 03:11 PM

The MINI needs a feul tank system like that on the Peugeot 306 3dr. A faul cap filler on each side

The best of both worlds

Damo · Feb 24th, 2002, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul_Mullett
I've thought of this a few times (sad I know). But a hidden benifit to the MINI has to be the side of the car the fuel filler pipe is.

Most cars have theirs on the drivers side, and often when I go to fill up there are queues to the pumps for that side, but it's clear on the other side.

I just park on the 'wrong side' in the Clio and drag the fuel pump accross, but not many people seem to do that.

My Mini has twin tanks and fillers, so it's no bother either way in that one!

Hmmm that should be a new option for the car (dual filler pipes) *L* Going to take me a while when I get car to get used to wrong side filling. Every car i've driven has had it on the drivers side *DOH*

smiffy · Feb 24th, 2002, 03:19 PM

The fuel cap was on the left hand side of my 2000MY Fiesta so it shouldnt take much to get used too

Just gotta look cool when filling it up

No over spill & make sure i shake before I withdraw

lightbody · Feb 24th, 2002, 04:47 PM

The fuel filler on the MINI is on the same side as all genuinely British cars - ever! Same side as the original Mini and all Rovers etc. Perhaps a demonstration that the MINI wasn't always BMW through and through...

belfastcooper · Feb 24th, 2002, 04:58 PM

quiet week-end, paul?

Paul · Feb 24th, 2002, 05:00 PM

The fact that most cars have the filler on the drivers side (UK speaking) these days is a sad reflection on the British motor industry then I guess.

I thought (and I could be wrong) that Aston Martin cars had the filler on the drivers side (UK wise).. you cant get (or at least coulcn't get) much more British than those.

Paul · Feb 24th, 2002, 05:04 PM

Not a quiet weekend, busy putting © texts on the images on the site... the mind wanders when it's bored!

R1 · Feb 24th, 2002, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
The fuel cap was on the left hand side of my 2000MY Fiesta so it shouldnt take much to get used too
Just gotta look cool when filling it up
No over spill & make sure i shake before I withdraw

You see!! You see!! ... "knob" jokes again! What is it with you people!!

dietcokeplease · Feb 25th, 2002, 04:16 PM

The little petrol pump icon on the fuel gauge has a little arrow in it pointing to the side that the fuel filler is on. Most new cars esp. Fords have this feature. I know, I know, I'm sad and I've read the handbook too much!

When I fill up I only shake three times before I withdraw!!

(Sorry R1, couldn't resist!)

smiffy · Feb 25th, 2002, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by R1

You see!! You see!! ... "knob" jokes again! What is it with you people!!

Well I didnt say anything about 'knobs'

That was you

(thought this was a family site

)

monsta · Feb 25th, 2002, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease
The little petrol pump icon on the fuel gauge has a little arrow in it pointing to the side that the fuel filler is on. Most new cars esp. Fords have this feature. I know, I know, I'm sad and I've read the handbook too much!

When I fill up I only shake three times before I withdraw!! (Sorry R1, couldn't resist!)

Oh my god! DC posts a message!!

MGB Boy · Feb 25th, 2002, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lightbody
The fuel filler on the MINI is on the same side as all genuinely British cars - ever! Same side as the original Mini and all Rovers etc.

Hmmm, MGBs have the fuel filler on neither the left nor the right, but on the back (on the right side of the back, to be precise). Does this mean I should back mine up to fuel pumps?

-Ricardo

Feb 24th, 2002, 03:08 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Hidden advantage? I've thought of this a few times (sad I know). But a hidden benifit to the MINI has to be the side of the car the fuel filler pipe is. Most cars have theirs on the drivers side, and often when I go to fill up there are queues to the pumps for that side, but it's clear on the other side. I just park on the 'wrong side' in the Clio and drag the fuel pump accross, but not many people seem to do that. My Mini has twin tanks and fillers, so it's no bother either way in that one! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 24th, 2002, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	The MINI needs a feul tank system like that on the Peugeot 306 3dr. A faul cap filler on each side The best of both worlds S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 24th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Re: Hidden advantage? Quote: Originally posted by Paul_Mullett I've thought of this a few times (sad I know). But a hidden benifit to the MINI has to be the side of the car the fuel filler pipe is. Most cars have theirs on the drivers side, and often when I go to fill up there are queues to the pumps for that side, but it's clear on the other side. I just park on the 'wrong side' in the Clio and drag the fuel pump accross, but not many people seem to do that. My Mini has twin tanks and fillers, so it's no bother either way in that one! Hmmm that should be a new option for the car (dual filler pipes) L Going to take me a while when I get car to get used to wrong side filling. Every car i've driven has had it on the drivers side DOH

Feb 24th, 2002, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	The fuel cap was on the left hand side of my 2000MY Fiesta so it shouldnt take much to get used too Just gotta look cool when filling it up No over spill & make sure i shake before I withdraw S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 24th, 2002, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 888 Offline	The fuel filler on the MINI is on the same side as all genuinely British cars - ever! Same side as the original Mini and all Rovers etc. Perhaps a demonstration that the MINI wasn't always BMW through and through... Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

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Feb 24th, 2002, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Feb 24th, 2002, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	The fact that most cars have the filler on the drivers side (UK speaking) these days is a sad reflection on the British motor industry then I guess. I thought (and I could be wrong) that Aston Martin cars had the filler on the drivers side (UK wise).. you cant get (or at least coulcn't get) much more British than those. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 24th, 2002, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Not a quiet weekend, busy putting © texts on the images on the site... the mind wanders when it's bored! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 24th, 2002, 05:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy The fuel cap was on the left hand side of my 2000MY Fiesta so it shouldnt take much to get used too Just gotta look cool when filling it up No over spill & make sure i shake before I withdraw You see!! You see!! ... "knob" jokes again! What is it with you people!!

Feb 25th, 2002, 04:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	Fuel Filler The little petrol pump icon on the fuel gauge has a little arrow in it pointing to the side that the fuel filler is on. Most new cars esp. Fords have this feature. I know, I know, I'm sad and I've read the handbook too much! When I fill up I only shake three times before I withdraw!! (Sorry R1, couldn't resist!) There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Feb 25th, 2002, 04:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by R1 You see!! You see!! ... "knob" jokes again! What is it with you people!! Well I didnt say anything about 'knobs' That was you (thought this was a family site ) S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 25th, 2002, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Re: Fuel Filler Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease The little petrol pump icon on the fuel gauge has a little arrow in it pointing to the side that the fuel filler is on. Most new cars esp. Fords have this feature. I know, I know, I'm sad and I've read the handbook too much! When I fill up I only shake three times before I withdraw!! (Sorry R1, couldn't resist!) Oh my god! DC posts a message!! the MINI has gone...

Feb 25th, 2002, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 07:33 PM Posts: 4,245 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by lightbody The fuel filler on the MINI is on the same side as all genuinely British cars - ever! Same side as the original Mini and all Rovers etc. Hmmm, MGBs have the fuel filler on neither the left nor the right, but on the back (on the right side of the back, to be precise). Does this mean I should back mine up to fuel pumps? -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

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