[Feedback] Side fuel tank is worthless.

[Abyssal Crow]

It holds a bit less fuel than a large fuel can and is taking up a side-rack slot which can be used for side storage instead, large fuel can not only fits nicely in the top right slots of the side storage but leaves plenty of extra space. its just not worth it to use the side fuel tank ever, even in the context of wanting to stack up on fuel it's still better to do side storage and just fill it up with 5 large fuel cans per side storage, which is almost 6x the fuel capacity of 1 side fuel, AND you still have some storage left over.


Edit : After further going into the game and seeing even more upgrades I can confidently say that yes, the side fuel tank is still useless. There are much better fuel tanks you can get that go onto other racks as well as much better things that can go onto the side racks if more inventory isn't your forte. Hell put a fuel synthesizer on there when you get it, sure it'll drain battery but at least you get regenerating fuel. The literal only potential good thing about it is that it directly feeds into your gasline, but it's not hard to refuel nor does it take that much time unless you have a massive fuel reserve so this isn't that much of a plus.

[Empty Pockets]

You're right about the space efficiency, which is why I haven't even bought the side fuel can upgrade, but I assume it feeds directly into the engine, right? If so then that would be its singular advantage over the much better large fuel can.

[Roboman5e15YT]

i got the attachment after i found out that the bigger jerrycan doesnt replace the tiny one

[Shaefer]

Save it and put in a roof rack later :=)

[Abyssal Crow]

Originally posted by Empty Pockets:

You're right about the space efficiency, which is why I haven't even bought the side fuel can upgrade, but I assume it feeds directly into the engine, right? If so then that would be its singular advantage over the much better large fuel can.

Didn't seem to, it had it's own fuel level and it just straps onto the side with no visible internal connections. P sure the intention is to drain it with a small can as a mobile fuel reservoir, even if it did funnel directly into the gas tank there'd still be no point. Refueling doesn't take much time and you can still hold roughly 5-6x of fuel if you just fill 1 side storage with large fuel cans.

[Evelyn]

Originally posted by Abyssal Crow:

Originally posted by Empty Pockets:

You're right about the space efficiency, which is why I haven't even bought the side fuel can upgrade, but I assume it feeds directly into the engine, right? If so then that would be its singular advantage over the much better large fuel can.

Didn't seem to, it had it's own fuel level and it just straps onto the side with no visible internal connections. P sure the intention is to drain it with a small can as a mobile fuel reservoir, even if it did funnel directly into the gas tank there'd still be no point. Refueling doesn't take much time and you can still hold roughly 5-6x of fuel if you just fill 1 side storage with large fuel cans.

im pretty sure it drains your main fuel tank, then your additional ones. but i havent even gone through my main tank and needed more fuel yet, so idk.

[OutoftheLoop]

I think it works ok. but I've only used it once for longer drives. I added two of them to the car since I'm going through several zones with low fuel intensity.

[Lexi]

I stopped using side storage the second a pick pocket made off with all my stuff. Only use the side slots of battery charging items now. Fuel is taken care of by the small default can and a large can stored in the trunk. Kinda close to just turning on infi fuel, as its a non-issue. Just kind of a hassle. The game seemingly doesn't have any systems that add drain to your fuel, while batteries have multiple events and 'creatures' that drain it, along with your abilities.

Fuel is a bit of a weird afterthought in my eyes.

[Solon64]

@Lexi, acid damage drains your fuel tanks by causing leaks (there is specifically a fuel tank option that is resistant to leaks). There are also some anomalous zone effects that cause fuel to drain faster, and larger/more powerful engines guzzle more fuel too.

But yes, generally fuel isn't too much of an issue until you get to the mid-zone and/or get a bigger engine. I found a backseat fuel tank in an ARDA truck early on and that thing has given me enough fuel to travel 6+ junctions without ever worrying about it... but I'm also still on the basic engine.

[I Throw Spears.]

Originally posted by Lexi:

I stopped using side storage the second a pick pocket made off with all my stuff. Only use the side slots of battery charging items now. Fuel is taken care of by the small default can and a large can stored in the trunk. Kinda close to just turning on infi fuel, as its a non-issue. Just kind of a hassle. The game seemingly doesn't have any systems that add drain to your fuel, while batteries have multiple events and 'creatures' that drain it, along with your abilities.

Fuel is a bit of a weird afterthought in my eyes.

Bigger engines drain fuel faster. There are also junction modifiers that affect fuel consumption.

[Wragon]

Originally posted by I Throw Spears.:

Originally posted by Lexi:

I stopped using side storage the second a pick pocket made off with all my stuff. Only use the side slots of battery charging items now. Fuel is taken care of by the small default can and a large can stored in the trunk. Kinda close to just turning on infi fuel, as its a non-issue. Just kind of a hassle. The game seemingly doesn't have any systems that add drain to your fuel, while batteries have multiple events and 'creatures' that drain it, along with your abilities.

Fuel is a bit of a weird afterthought in my eyes.

Bigger engines drain fuel faster. There are also junction modifiers that affect fuel consumption.

yeah, finally managed to get the resources to upgrade the engine. its supposed to be 4 mpg worse, but it feels WAY worse then that. normally i have been just going to a gas station, or a fuel truck, once a map, maybe 4 cars. now its stop at every single car and shut off the engine nearly every chance you get. im thinking of going back to the weaker engine. i might give it one more run. but i will not use the highest power one. almost half mpg what first engine has? just sounds impossible.

[Abyssal Crow]

Originally posted by Lexi:

I stopped using side storage the second a pick pocket made off with all my stuff. Only use the side slots of battery charging items now. Fuel is taken care of by the small default can and a large can stored in the trunk. Kinda close to just turning on infi fuel, as its a non-issue. Just kind of a hassle. The game seemingly doesn't have any systems that add drain to your fuel, while batteries have multiple events and 'creatures' that drain it, along with your abilities.

Fuel is a bit of a weird afterthought in my eyes.

Could just retrieve them, or avoid the ominous floating balls next time.

[Daystar]

Originally posted by Spork Witch:

Not sure about the side ones, they're obviously not worthwhile, but the back seat tanks connect to main fuel. The gauge seen on it is the same gauge as on the main tank, it's showing the combined total. Filling either fills both. Honestly not sure why they bothered putting an input on it, since you have to open the door to get at it.

it's so you can put the fuel tank on the passenger side in case you want to fuel up from that side

[I Throw Spears.]

Originally posted by Daystar:

Originally posted by Spork Witch:

Not sure about the side ones, they're obviously not worthwhile, but the back seat tanks connect to main fuel. The gauge seen on it is the same gauge as on the main tank, it's showing the combined total. Filling either fills both. Honestly not sure why they bothered putting an input on it, since you have to open the door to get at it.

it's so you can put the fuel tank on the passenger side in case you want to fuel up from that side

You can do the same with the backseat one, which is better in every way.

[Triggerhappy]

Yah, the first engine upgrade is significantly more consumptive, but I imagine the logic is that you should be investing in fuel upgrades to make better use of it. That said, it could be tweaked down a bit. I think the amp engine is even worse, with an enormous drain on initial acceleration. I probably don't have the most efficient setup for it, with like one of each regenerative technology installed, but I read that just slamming 4 wind generators on it does the trick. Not sure how much worse the final engine will be. My next run is going to get olympium, so will find out soon enough probably.

[Blaaaaaaag]

The side and back seat fuel tanks (and presumably the roof one, but I haven't got it yet) all feed into the cars tank, and there seems to be a heirarchy. The car's tank is at the bottom, fed into by any side tanks you have, which are fed from the back seat tanks. If you have both back seat and side tanks equipped, depending on how much fuel you use between fill ups, you may only have to put fuel in the backseat tank to top up the whole system. There are arguments for and against, but the redundancy is perhaps helpful, as is the fact that you don't have to stop, get out, find your fuel can, fill up, all while anomalies are trying to move your car around on you and throw it into the air. I think there are situations where it is good, really every equipment option for each slot has it's uses, they're all a bit situational, and that's cool.