Refueling used to be easier
06/28/2023
You probably know the situation. You drive to the filling station in a car you don't know very well, can't remember which side the filler neck is on and get out, only to find that the hose doesn't reach to the far side, where the tank opening is located.
That wouldn't have happened in the Renault 12, because the fuel filler neck is at the rear, almost in the middle next to the license plate. Up to this point, any fuel pump hose will reach, regardless of whether it is held on the right or wrong side.
Of course, a fuel filler neck arranged in this way also had disadvantages, as it was usually connected to a tank that was located far to the rear and therefore not exactly accident-proof. It was also relatively low, so you had to bend down. But at least you could see it immediately and didn't have to find any locks to release in the car. So everything has its advantages and disadvantages.
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