Fuel tank and constructionA fuel tank (also known as a gasoline tank or gasoline tank) is a safe container for flammable liquids, usually gasoline or diesel. Although any fuel storage tank can be called this, the term is generally applied to the part of an engine system where fue

Passenger vehicles[edit]Larger fuel tanks result in a car with increased range between refueling, but the weight and space requirements of larger tanks are undesirable, especially in smaller cars. The average fuel tank capacity of a car is 50-60 liters (12-16 US gal). [3]The most common materials fo

While steel and concrete remain among the most popular storage tank options, glass-reinforced plastic, thermoplastic and polyethylene tanks are gaining in popularity. They have lower construction costs and higher chemical resistance, making them especially suitable for the storage of specialty chemi