You probably know where the gas tank is on your car, but if you rent a car, share one with your family, or get a new one, you probably forget. Here's an easy way to always know where the gas tank is.


Many of you may know this, since it's been part of cars for quite awhile, but I didn't notice this for years. If you look at the little gas indicator on your dashboard, you should see a tiny arrow next to it. That arrow actually points to the gas tank side of your car—see the above video for a demonstration. Now you'll never forget where it is again!

Update: As some of you have pointed out, some older cars may not have this arrow, but many new ones will. And often, there is no arrow, but the hose on the icon will tell you which side the gas cap is on. Thanks for all the tips, everyone!