Is everyone aware that the fuel tank on your pride'n'joy is PLASTIC!......ahaaaa?

And when full these days is probably the most expensive tupperware in the world.  For a free country, it does seem pretty expensive these days.

Does this particular type of plastic like rocks?

They do have advantages, some of which are said to be:
•Light weighted in order to save fuel;
•Cost-effective;
•Environment friendly;
•Biofuel compatibility; and
•Other benefits such as space optimization, safety, corrosion resistance, etc.

If my Series 3 had had one I wouldn't have had to clean the rust out of the fuel filter bowl every fortnight!

Almost all European cars have plastic tanks.

That's why experience day fl2s have metal sump and tank guards fitted! Still makes you wonder why the best 4x4xFar don't have proper underneath protection Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Captain Worm wrote:

....Still makes you wonder why the best 4x4xFar don't have proper underneath protection

Because then, they couldn't sell you them

It often comes up in off roading topic as there have been a few who have scuffed it

The plastic side is not a issue it's location and lack of protection is  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

i used to use a military vehicle with a plastic fuel tank of 330lt, i beleve that most plastic tanks are double bagged just in case the outer skin is damaged

andw wrote:

i used to use a military vehicle with a plastic fuel tank of 330lt, i beleve that most plastic tanks are double bagged just in case the outer skin is damaged

vehicle tanks need to be double skinned if over 1000 litres. allsorts of regulations also come to play if over 1000, hence the max tank on large tractors is 999, or the manufacturers fit a second tank which isnt connected when new, but oddly the bit of pipe found in the tool box is a prefect fit  At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

good luck with trying to find a metal one on newer cars! they all do that!