Fuel Tanks

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Fig 1: Fuel Tank, Sending Unit & Retaining Clips

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The fuel tanks store the fuel supply. The primary fuel tank (2) is located on the left side of the vehicle. On vehicles that are equipped with dual fuel tanks, the auxiliary fuel tank is located in the rear of the vehicle. The fuel tanks are each held in place by 2 metal straps that attach to the frame. The fuel tanks are molded from high density polyethylene.