Do I have a bladder?

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03-24-2008, 11:46 AM

kenny

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Do I have a bladder?

Well not me, but my car?

Does the HCH 2 have a bladder inside its gas tank to reduce evaporation of gas into the trapped air?
This is what happens in regular cars.

03-24-2008, 12:57 PM

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Re: Do I have a bladder?

The Prius has a bladder, but we have a regular gas tank. (See pic)

03-24-2008, 01:03 PM

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Re: Do I have a bladder?

Is this the reason why we hear the gas moving in the tank when we stop?

03-24-2008, 02:23 PM

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Re: Do I have a bladder?

Thanks

03-24-2008, 02:44 PM

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Re: Do I have a bladder?

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Originally Posted by arbittan

Is this the reason why we hear the gas moving in the tank when we stop?

Yes, and it's probably a good thing that we don't have a bladder like the Prius does. Why? Because on cold days the bladder isn't as flexible, and you can't fit as much gas inside. With our tanks we always get a consistent fill.