What makes a fuel tank DOT approved?

Fuel tanks must be clearly and permanently marked with the manufacture’s name, manufacture date, gallon size, and must state “Meets all FMCSA requirements for non-side mounted fuel tank”, and “not to exceed 95% of capacity.”

How is an auxiliary fuel tank set up?

Auxiliary Installation Kit Only The FUEL SHOTZ auxiliary fuel tank installation kit is used to connect the auxiliary fuel tank to the factory fuel tank via the factory fill tube. The kit contains everything you need to make the connection from the auxiliary tank with a 3/8” NPT bottom fitting to the factory fill tube.

What happens when the auxiliary tank is empty?

The auxiliary tank keeps the factory tank full. When the auxiliary tank is empty your factory fuel gauge will move off the full mark. The system installs quickly and easily. No wires or switches to install. The system has rollover protection on the tank and on the factory fill neck adapter.

How does a fuel Shotz auxiliary tank work?

The FUEL SHOTZ auxiliary fuel tank installation kit is used to connect the auxiliary fuel tank to the factory fuel tank via the factory fill tube. The kit contains everything you need to make the connection from the auxiliary tank with a 3/8” NPT bottom fitting to the factory fill tube.

How does Trax 3 control auxiliary fuel tanks?

The new in-bed auxiliary fuel tanks are computer-controlled by Transfer Flow’s TRAX 3 operating system with exclusive AutoTrans technology. All TRAX 3 systems include an in-cab LCD that displays fuel levels in both the main and auxiliary tanks.

When to fill the aux tank in a truck?

As long as the factory fuel gauge on the dash shows full always fill at the Aux tank. The ball-check in the gravity feed point is not to stop the flow of fuel to the factory tank, it’s purpose is to prevent spillage from the factory tank if the truck happens to turn over.

What makes a fuel tank DOT approved?