Some cars have gas tanks on the passenger side while others have them on the driver’s side, sparking a viral debate on TikTok.
A TikTok creator claimed gas tank placement is related to traditional gender roles, but the real reason is engineering, design logistics, and safety.
In the United States, gas caps on the passenger side help keep drivers out of traffic when refueling from a gas can on the shoulder.
Gas cap placement is determined by factors like engineering, production efficiency, safety regulations, and market needs, not masculinity or femininity.