You Might Be Misusing These Everyday Essentials

7. Gas Tank Meter

The best place to buy is a nearby mechanic. Average Cost of Product: $250–$800* Ideally, you are aware of which side the gas tank is on when driving your own vehicle, but what happens if you're in a friend's or rented car? There aren't many things that are more annoying than pulling up to the incorrect side of a Sunoco gas pump.

Shutterstock/PixieMe Gas Tank Metre Fortunately, the car's internal gas metre indicates which side the tank is on. The side of the gas tank is indicated by the small arrow that points left or right next to the metre's gas tank insignia. I bet you've forgotten about that tiny assistance a million times!