Glossary / Engine

gas tank

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The gas tank is where the car keeps its fuel so it can run.

Technical Definition

The gas tank stores gasoline for the engine to burn and power the vehicle.

Hear It Discussed

"Howbigisit,gastank? UhIbetitislessthantwogallons."
Why A 1959 BMW Isetta Still Stops Traffic In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 14:35

"...the gas tank needs to be dropped and cleaned. Yep. And all the, all the, all the lines, all the gas lines need to be replaced..."
Car Pro Radio Show December 13 25 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 24:56

"It's got a gas tank, right? So that vehicle's sitting out in the hot sun, they've got to have a way to vent pressure in the tank and control fumes."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 24, 2026 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 28:14