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  • 299 points NoSenseInNitro

    The arrow shows which side of the road the gas station is on. In this case, the ones on your right are not suitable.

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    77 points Straight_Spring9815

    I always thought it meant the car can only turn left when is low on gas :(. Damn I'm dumb

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    29 points ialsoagree

    It's way simpler than all of this. It just shows you which way the gauge moves when you fill it up.

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    18 points Itchy-Annual5556

    Points towards the steering wheel, so you can always find it.

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    12 points WorkN-2play

    Points to which side driver should exit vehicle šŸ˜€

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    4 points Itchy-Annual5556

    in the event that you can't find the steering wheel??

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    11 points SamanthaSissyWife

    I thought it was to show the location of the blinker stick

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    5 points Itchy-Annual5556

    Have to find the steering wheel first, blinkers are 3 lines down the checklist.

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    6 points clever__pseudonym

    You're all wrong. It points to the person in charge of the car.

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    2 points g_halfront

    The what, now? My BMW has the arrow, but I don’t think it has the ā€œblinky stickā€ thing.

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    6 points Themayorofawesome

    Oh, and all this time, I thought it meant I could only use left-handed gas pumps. Silly me lol

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  • 241 points IWouldntIn1981

    It points to which side the gas tank is on. (Saying "wrong answers only" in a sub who's rules are to post wrong answers is a double negative which forced me into the uncomfortable position of having to do hours upon hours of research at my local library to find the actual correct answer to the question.)

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    119 points WideJuice4587

    You still gave a wrong answer. It points to the side that has the fuel door to fill the gas tank. Not the gas tank itself

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    76 points IWouldntIn1981

    Im a shitty researcher AND a mechanic! Thank god.

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    28 points Subaruncle

    I’m a shitty mechanic researcher. I can find the worst wrench monkey in your town.

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    10 points Standard_Zucchini_46

    Looks like you're talking to them.

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    4 points txivotv

    The one from Monkey Island??

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    4 points Capt_Myke

    Wait...monkeys have wrenches?? How did this happen?

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    3 points pm-me-racecars

    How do you feel about EZ Lube vs Mr. Lube?

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    6 points Ok_Party2314

    Astroglide is a 3rd option

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    2 points Champion_ofThe_Sun_

    ā€œYou’ve been here beforeā€

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    8 points Content-Grade-3869

    Please accept our most sincere apologies Sheldon

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    27 points The_ENFIDL

    I felt the need to say wrong answers only because an insane amount of people in this sub keep posting like legit advice and answers. It's ruining what all us shittymechanics are truly here for!

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    6 points IWouldntIn1981

    So true, but sometimes those are thed best ones to respond to... sometimes.

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    8 points SuspiciousPeanut251

    The red arrow?? That’s neat that the gas tank can move around the car like that (as the fuel level goes up and down).

    That’s one impressively gifted library you found! šŸ¤—ā›½ļøšŸ“ˆ

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    2 points Marquar234

    That's a needle or pointer, not an arrow. Arrow has an ouchie triangle on it

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    4 points DirkDildos

    Ban this guy. 🫠

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    2 points Kamorexisjr

    This was the longest (…) <— I think I’ve ever seen o.o

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    2 points Mundane_Ring4308

    Oh no, you've broken the space time continuum. We'll all cease to exi...

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  • 20 points k-mcm

    It indicates what kind of a device makes the gas needle go left to 'F'.Ā  It took me a while to figure out because gas pumps haven't looked like that since 1970.Ā  It's definitely not a beer stein.Ā  That's an expensive mistake.

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  • 19 points FredIsAThing

    Gas goes in the square hole.

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    9 points lifesnofunwithadhd

    But this obviously says to use triangle fuel.

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    6 points crybabycomando

    But the nozzle on the pump is a circle

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    3 points the_one_jove

    This is why we train

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    3 points Extreme-Pineapple397

    Best answer šŸ˜‚

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  • 19 points Appropriate_Copy8285

    It means you always must fill up to the left of the pump. Right will cause catastrophic damage.

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    11 points Ok_Helicopter4276

    My buddy stood on the wrong side of the pump once. RIP

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    2 points Appropriate_Copy8285

    RIP, that must have been awful for the family.

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  • 10 points TheOsprey23

    It's not an arrow. It's a triangle. To tell you to only use triangular gasoline.

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    6 points Zealousideal-Pen993

    Circle K gas stations hate this one. Citgo stations approve

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  • 15 points h101505

    I'm with stupid

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  • 6 points Worldly-Upstairs2020

    It's the spout of the pictured teapot.

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  • 5 points YogurtWenk

    Robots scratching their heads go that way

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  • 4 points jukkakamala

    Triangle shows where to look in gas meter for price and amount.

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  • 3 points OscarTravolta

    Turn to the left to fill up the gas tank. Turn to the right and that gas tank empties.

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  • 3 points dannergreen1978

    It tells you the way your vehicle like to take the D.

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  • 3 points InsidiousAy

    Left hand fuel only

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  • 3 points Ok_Warthog_7231

    It is directing you to jump from the driver's side door.

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  • 3 points Forward_Membership87

    Power slide to your left to gain fuel that’s all.

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  • 2 points Novamad70

    Means I'm with stupit!

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  • 2 points RayoRoblox

    Your hapiness

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  • 2 points LieutenantDawid

    Points to the nearest gas station

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  • 2 points InevitableSteak1289

    Pointing in direction to nearest gas station

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  • 2 points Winnipesaukee

    This arrow tells you that this car is for petroleum distillate in left-hand drive markets.

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  • 2 points JTPsSS

    It means make a left, there’s a gas station that way.

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  • 2 points cabo169

    Saying the gas station is on the left

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  • 2 points Prudent-Zombie-5457

    That arrow points to the nearest UPS Drop Box.

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  • 2 points AspectAwkward9718

    turn left into the gas stations only

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  • 2 points pellik

    You can only buy gas from the triangle stations, don't put square gas in that car.

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  • 2 points Drock1114

    Preferred turn direction of manufacturer.

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  • 2 points Goodfrenchfries

    The arrow shows where the clitoris is

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  • 2 points Necessary_Wing_2292

    Driving in the left lane increases gas mileage.

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  • 2 points 44mac

    It’s not an arrow, it’s a fashionable cape that the gas pump wears.

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  • 2 points actorsnonactors

    If a snake is exiting your ATM, flee to the LEFT ONLY

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  • 2 points datsunjones

    You are only licensed for left turns.

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  • 2 points Fwet64

    Direction of nearest bathroom

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  • 2 points kgb_adventure

    It points true north.

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  • 2 points hatesurfer

    It's "Gas left"
    That's how much gas you got left

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  • 1 points Parking-Mess-66

    That is the direction to the nearest gas station

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  • 1 points Itchy_Morning_3400

    Fuel pump's over there ā¬…ļø is what I reckon it means

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  • 1 points nickyyysixx

    It is the side of the robot you are supposed to stand on when it salutes.

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  • 1 points Sad-Date-2212

    Tells you the direction of travel

    Or

    Which window to pour the gas into

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  • 1 points Substantial_Ask3665

    The direction of the bullet. If you notice, the gas pump has a gun.

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  • 1 points FortheloveofRC

    Gas station ahead on the left.

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  • 1 points ajh0202

    The more left turns you make the less gas you use.

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  • 1 points theytookmykarma

    Pointing to nearest gas station

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  • 1 points EverlastingPeacefull

    Turn left for the next gas station

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  • 1 points inebriated_greaseape

    You can only use gas stations on the left side of the road, if you turn right into the gas station you'll put the wrong fuel in.

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  • 1 points DirkDildos

    Means you can only use gas stations that are on the left side of the hwy.

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  • 1 points NoSupermarket9009

    use lube before entry

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  • 1 points amcrambler

    Fuel dump indicator. Just like aircraft that have to dump fuel for an emergency landing, this will indicate when your vehicle is pumping fuel overboard in preparation for a crash landing.

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  • 1 points CrewIndependent6042

    red: erection angle.
    white: wind direction.

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  • 1 points Senior-Working6073

    Gotta luv this Reddit, sarcasm and smart asses. ā¤ļø

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  • 1 points Fun_Departure_3013

    The driver passed gas

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  • 1 points TheCongressGuy

    Means you have to buy gas at stations on the left hand side of the road

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  • 1 points campatterbury

    Akes pump a parrot head. Squack!

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  • 1 points Sundayloafers

    It points to the nearest gas station.

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  • 1 points docoates

    indicates next turn for nearest gas station!

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  • 1 points Ok_Helicopter4276

    The GPS, or Global Positioning System, indicator points you towards your destination through the intercommunication of those of satellites orbiting the earth in constant communication with your vehicle.

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  • 1 points Tbone_Trapezius

    It’s when the rooster is released to double check the valve timing.

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  • 1 points fr33d0mw47ch

    It indicates which side to pull over on when you run out of gas. Country dependent.

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  • 1 points InvertedEyechart11

    Direction of spray

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  • 1 points TheModeratorWrangler

    Three left turns make a right into the gas station

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  • 1 points BaselessEarth12

    It's the fuel pump putting its hand on its hip while confusedly scratching its head with the nozzle because it, too, cannot remember which hole to use.

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  • 1 points Bulky-Hold6688

    Points at the nearest toilet 🫔

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  • 1 points KillrBeeKilld

    It tells you that is the gas tank of the ā€œreverse gasā€ only.

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  • 1 points One-Orange3335

    Gas station is that way

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  • 1 points Scared_Dimension_934

    That's the car's GPS pointing to the nearest gas station.

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  • 1 points ponyup777

    Points to the nearest gas station.

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  • 1 points Fockelot

    The direction you’re taking fire from.

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  • 1 points AtlasThePittie

    It points in the direction of the nearest gas station.

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  • 1 points Zombie256

    Next gas station is on the left

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  • 1 points Montag_451

    Gas pump erection.

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  • 1 points DrHoleStuffer

    You can only get gas on that side of the road.

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  • 1 points 1sh0t1b33r

    Who told you it’s an arrow? It says take a pizza break when you get gas.

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  • 1 points IcyWelder9380

    It has to do with the cars outlook. If it points to the left, your car is half full. If it points to the right, your car is half empty.

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  • 1 points 1ncogn1too

    Persian Gulf is in that direction šŸ™ƒ

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  • 1 points Flimsy-Answer-9038

    Gas cap... Not tank

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  • 1 points bronk3310

    That means you need diesel only

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  • 1 points Loud_Entertainer2724

    That's where the blinker fluid is.

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  • 1 points Open_Champion8544

    Turn left to get to a gas station.

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  • 1 points Kimmy6932

    Direction of where gas tank is.

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  • 1 points Flicker_of_Hope

    It has no significance, it’s just a bullet point

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  • 1 points DB-Tops

    Points to the nearest gas station

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  • 1 points Mindless-Computer598

    It’s telling you that you need to fill it up start movin that needle the other way

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  • 1 points Effyew4t5

    Is says you can only go to gas stations on that side of the road. If they are only on the other side, you will need to go past and do a U turn to fool the car

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  • 1 points Exciting_Signal3058

    It means look for gas stations on the left only. It doesn't take gas from gas stations on the right.

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  • 1 points PeterBeater80

    The gas station is always on your left

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  • 1 points Available-Pay5929

    E is for Electric. It switches to battery power at that point.

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  • 1 points AssociationHeavy1205

    Which nutt hangs lower

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  • 1 points Skraggin

    It is an Among Us saluting you.

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  • 1 points Puzzleheaded-Row-511

    It's pointing at the dipshit that doesn't know which side his filler neck is on šŸ˜‚

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  • 1 points threepoint14one5nine

    Reminder which side to overtake. It’s near the gas indicator since wot only gets about 6mpg in most cars.

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  • 1 points dcal1981

    Its pointing at the $1.99 a gallon gas that is EVERYWHERE!!!

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  • 1 points Content-Grade-3869

    Go to jail , Go directly to jail, Do not pass go, Do not collect $200.00 dollars

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  • 1 points centstwo

    Left leaning liberal gasoline only. Ethanol blends are encouraged. You may get gas from the right, but that will require a reach around for manipulating the hose...

    Or not.

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    2 points Content-Grade-3869

    Cuz those on the right no all about reach arounds and hoses

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  • 1 points glm409

    Only use fuel from stations on left side of street.

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  • 1 points CitySeekerTron

    Your car is pointing patiently at the direction of the F indicator. it's hungry and it wants you to know it.

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  • 1 points ftrentini

    Just pointing the car preference to be fed with (F)uel or (E)lectricity. Because of the red arrow, we can see clearly that the driver disagrees with the car.

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  • 1 points Damnwombat

    In a lot of cases it's there to tell you which way is left, though in some cases it's there to tell you which way is right. There is no indicator as to which arrow it is, though, so you'll want to consult an oracle for that information.

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  • 1 points HumanistNeil

    Specially built for left handed drivers only.

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  • 1 points TheDudeWhoCanDoIt

    Always points north

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  • 1 points TrekkieVanDad

    That’s your fuel supply for turning left, somewhere there should be a similar one for right turns.

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  • 1 points Always_Casting

    What side your fill nozzle is on

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  • 1 points NoOwl4489

    It’s not an arrow. It’s a triangle. Do I have to fix everything on the internet!

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  • 1 points CookedTooLong

    Points to your other gas gauge, which should always be full.Ā 

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  • 1 points Eastern-Channel-6842

    It means this vehicle is a liberal.

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  • 1 points Bounceupandown

    It’s a direction indicator used to dictate which direction the driver needs to turn.

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  • 1 points oakc510

    "Always let one rip when exposing your flaccid Johnson. "

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  • 1 points No-Pianist-8792

    That’s to say that the needle moves in that direction to indicate a full tank duh it’s pointing to the f side

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  • 1 points crashin70

    It points you to the nearest gas station, just keep turning at every intersection until you come across it!

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  • 1 points Otherwise_Public2579

    It shows which door you should exit the car from when you get home

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  • 1 points FarLaugh9911

    What the gas pump lacks in length, it makes up for in girth.

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  • 1 points DuePotential6602

    It shows you the way to the next gas station. Just keep turning left and you will end up there

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  • 1 points MBay96GeoPhys

    It reminds you where west is, as everyone knows the direction you’re facing is always north

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  • 1 points Meister-V8

    Only use a gas pump with a triangle thing attached to it or the car will explode.Ā 

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  • 1 points SpringsGamer

    what arrow? It's a birds beak. Can't you see the head with eye and luscious rooster comb in the back?

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  • 1 points Salty_QC

    Fuel dump location to thwart your enemies.

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  • 1 points Classic_Pay_7569

    It indicates that your vehicle will have better gas mileage if you only make left turns.

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  • 1 points cmit

    It points to the nearest gas station.

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  • 1 points EuphoricCare515

    Thats the side of the car you need to exit when filling gas.

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  • 1 points cereeb3

    This is obviously a NASCAR, arrow indicating the only direction the car can turn.

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  • 1 points EuronBloodeye

    If you look to your left, you’ll see a one armed robot holding a gun to its head.

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  • 1 points PckMan

    It means it only takes left handed gas. In a place like the UK or Japan you use right hand gas.

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  • 1 points seaska84

    Indicates which side the engine starts from .

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  • 1 points they_call_me_dry

    You're supposed to choose the one that fits your political affiliation

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  • 1 points PutridANDPurple

    Thats the side of the road for best gas statiions

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  • 1 points brsox2445

    When you have a passenger, it decides who has to pay for gas.

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  • 1 points ThePanzerMan

    That one is for liberals.

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  • 1 points Odd-Fun-6042

    The direction of the gas station. Keep turnin left!

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  • 1 points Justin_Aten

    That's the side of the car you get out of to put gas in. If you are still in the car you've done it wrong.

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  • 1 points Rammid

    your car leans left politically. You are only allowed to buy gas from democrat owned gas stations.

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  • 1 points Elephunk05

    Wait. There's an arrow?

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  • 1 points ComprehensiveApple14

    Please undertake hoovers.

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  • 1 points BasilRare6044

    Driver on left side.

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  • 1 points AbleRelationship5287

    The triangle means leaded fuel only

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  • 1 points XZIVR

    It's not an arrow pointing to the left, it's pointing up and to the right. It's showing you where the gauge is for your fuel level.

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  • 1 points piepelapolineer

    You ask a shitty Mechanic to give you wrong answers?

    That's for your gasoline.

    Master Mechanic.

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  • 1 points No-Pain-5496

    Get out, you aren’t driving me anywhere.

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  • 1 points Lonewulf32

    Keep turning left at every intersection to get to the gas station.

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  • 1 points GreenOk6761

    The arrow points away from a gas pump. That means it takes diesel.

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  • 1 points SkibidiBlender

    Only pull up on the left side of the pumps.

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  • 1 points versatile_switch

    Side of the car where the blinker fluid reservoir is.

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  • 1 points Adagio-Zestyclose

    It’s showing you what the current time is

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  • 1 points pacmac8in

    It means my ex wife I s a cunt.

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  • 1 points blackmilksociety

    That’s just a duck

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  • 1 points Bagofmag

    According to my ex-father-in-law, that arrow indicates the gas tank is on the right (toward the rear, hence the angle)

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  • 1 points Even_Recognition_228

    Reminder to use blinkers at least once while entering gas station

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  • 1 points Simple-Act1277

    🧭

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  • 1 points Phillimac16

    Which button to push on the pump. In this case push the most left button.

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  • 1 points Active-Breakfast-397

    Gas station: Thataway!

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  • 1 points scubaorbit

    What arrow? It's a saluting robot with an umbrella

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  • 1 points twothirtyintheam

    Most people don't know this but that's actually an uppercase Greek delta symbol, placed at a little bit of an angle just to save space.

    In mathematics, the delta symbol represents the term "a change in". In this case the two symbols next to each other represent, "a change in" +"fuel level" (fuel level is what the gas pump symbolizes, of course).

    It's a way for the accounting departments for major auto manufacturers to save 0.0003Ā¢ per instrument panel by only having to print the delta symbol + the fuel pump picture instead of writing out the words, "This gauge shows the change in fuel level as you drive," in their entirety.

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  • 1 points Suspicious_Fig_3796

    it is a warning, you will be hit by a pump crossing the road on your left!

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  • 1 points Inner_Case_8298

    It’s to let you know it’s ok to be a switch hitter, swipe left

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  • 1 points EquivalentMinute1291

    Left is full. Right is empty.

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  • 1 points Drackonin

    It’s to show what hand to hold your Orange Mocha Frappuccino in while pumping gas. Common knowledge I thought?

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  • 1 points series-hybrid

    That's the side of the car that the police will walk up to when they have pulled you over to give you a ticket.

    When they ask if you have a gun, just tell them with your words, don't show them.

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  • 1 points TheClayDart

    You FOOLS!

    It’s not a gas pump icon at all. It’s clearly a bird looking to the left

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  • 1 points Pengfaka21cm

    Whenever you look that way the dash changes to ā€œMADE YOU LOOK!ā€

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  • 1 points Camwiz59

    Direction to turn after the straightaway

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  • 1 points One_Evil_Monkey

    "E" stands for "enough".

    "F" stands for "F***, where'd my money go?!"

    The symbol is a hyrogliph that translates to "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto."

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  • 1 points RacerX-56

    This car takes left handed gasoline.

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  • 1 points 3imoman

    MOVE LEFT!!! or the robot gets it

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  • 1 points Ok_Party2314

    Tells you which political party your car identifies with

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  • 1 points ManWhoIsDrunk

    Obviously it shows the direction you have to keep turning to prevent the gauge from showing empty.

    As long as you keep your speed up and keep turning left you'll have petrol in your tank!

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  • 1 points CentralNJFunCpl

    It’s to tell you to make a left at the next stop or light to get gas, because most gas stations are to the left.

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  • 1 points TurnoverAmazing6905

    It shows you where the bathroom is on your car

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