Honda Civic Fuel Tank

The system that holds responsibility for storing the engine fuel is the fuel tank and it is found at the bottom end in all vehicles. This is an integral unit of the evaporative pollution control system and fuel delivery. There is a range of types of fuel tanks such as metal fuel tanks, high-density plastic polyethylene tanks, integrated fuel tanks, and bladder tanks.

Through the fill spout which connects to the fuel tank filler arm, the fuel tank is full of fuel. It is fitted with a valve for testing or release, which enables the fuel entering the tank to adjust the air inside the tank. The pressure signals the fuel station pump to avoid transmitting fuel when the tank is full of no air. When the fuel is inside the tank, the mechanical float, which records the fuel level, is balanced and drained from the tank according to the fuel pump commands.

All fuel tanks are designed to shape the vehicle, though most of them are situated at the rear, banded to the vehicle's undercarriage. These are made of stainless steel or sturdy plastic, designed to defend against rocks and debris. Once the tank is full, a computer-controlled volume of gas is sent by the electric fuel pump through the gas lines that run past the fuel injectors to the gas regulator. The computer is responsible for controlling the amount of gas while the driver speeds up or decelerates. The transmitting device of the fuel pump sends information to the fuel gauge mounted on the instrument panel. It also provides details about the fuel tank specifications. As an integral unit, one should ensure the fuel tank is in the best condition.

Responsible for the storing of engine fuel, the fuel tank is usually placed ahead of the rear axle, for safety purposes out of the car's crumple zones. It is a part of the fuel distribution system and evaporative emission control system.