Tanques De Combustível Para Honda Accord

Fuel Tanks for the Honda Accord

Your Honda Accord is a sturdy vehicle made to give you years of great performance. Overtime parts get worn down by the elements and everyday use, leading to the need for replacement. One of these parts may be the fuel tank, luckily with a wide selection of replacement fuel tanks for Honda Accord you can find what you need.

The fuel tank in your Honda Accord holds the fuel necessary to make your vehicle move. The tank itself has five important pieces to it.

• The fuel tank is produced from either die-cast metal) or molded plastic The tank is designed to fit under the rear end of your Honda vehicle. It is balanced between how much fuel it can hold and your Honda’s fuel efficiency. If the tank is too massive, then it will use more fuel to drag the extra weight around.
• The fuel filler cap is a small but extremely important piece of your Honda’s fuel system because it keeps dirt and other debris from littering the tank.
• The fuel filler neck is a hose that connects the mouth where the cap is located to the tank of your Honda Accord. It is made from either rubber, which is connected and held in place with hose clamps, or aluminum, which is soldered to the tank.
• Tank straps are long, flat pieces of steel that keep the tank secured to the frame. They come in a pair, run parallel across the width of the tank, and are bolted into the frame of your Honda.
• The skid plate is sometimes used for added protection against obstacles on the ground that can damage or even puncture the gas tank on your Accord. It is made from steel and fits over the underside of the tank.

One of the decisions you will have to make regarding which fuel tank to purchase is between one made by the original equipment manufacturer, labeled as OEM, or an aftermarket manufacturer. OEM parts are designed specifically for your Accord by Honda and are produced either by Honda or by a separate company it has contracted out for the job. Aftermarket parts are those made by third-party companies not contracted by Honda. These companies produce high-quality, reliable products, and offer not only competition but a viable alternative to an OEM part. Shop around and compare everything from both OEM and aftermarket companies to figure out which fuel tank will suit your needs the most.