Possible to replace steel tank with plastic one? - Toyota Yaris Forums

07-24-2017, 06:02 PM

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Possible to replace steel tank with plastic one?

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Originally Posted by invader166

Not a chance!

I'd be very surprized if any Department of Transport will allow you to use a plastic gasoline or diesel tank for an automotive application.

In the event of a collision, you can expect a big fuel leak, and possibly an explosion...

Ehhh all the cars nowdays have plastic tanks.
And yes, they are safer than the steel tanks

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