OEM Vehicle Fuel Tanks

No matter whether you drive an SUV, car, pickup truck or van, your vehicle features a fuel tank. What it does is simple, but essential. It stores the gasoline that your engine needs to feed the combustion that powers it down the road.

When your engine needs fuel, the fuel pumpdraws gasoline out of the tank. The fuel is then sent through fuel lines to a fuel rail, where it gets sent to fuel injectors when the engine computer unit (ECU) calls for more gas. The injectors spray the fuel into the engine cylinders, where it mixes with oxygen to feed combustion.

Today, fuel tanks are most commonly made of either a durable metal such as steel or aluminum or a high-density polyethylene plastic. Metal fuel tanks do a great job of reducing emissions, while plastic fuel tanks can be formed into different shapes to accommodate more secure placement on your vehicle.

How to Spot a Faulty Fuel Tank

Eventually, though, your fuel tank can rust, crack, or leak. Signs of trouble include:

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Fuel tanks can cost thousands and thousands of dollars, so it's important to get it right when you're shopping for a replacement. Those made by your manufacturer are designed specifically for your model, ensuring the compatible fit and performance you want. Our auto parts store sells yours, and at prices well below the retail. Search our catalog by make, model, and year to find yours. Once your order's completed and you've checked out, we'll get it shipped right to your front door!