# Are fuel cells legal to run on the street
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [July 7, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306 "2011-07-07T19:41:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 12
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### Author:  [@BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BRA_GANZAAAAAA)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/1 "2011-07-07T19:41:00Z")
As the title says. Driving the s13 up north for 2 years has taken it’s tole. My fuel tank is leaking, and i don’t think i would be able to install an oem tank back in because of the rust. tried searching but found nothing about the legality.
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### Author:  [@240sex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sex)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/2 "2011-07-07T20:08:53Z")
i think somebody asked this a while back. if i remember correctly, i think the issue with running them on the street is that they aren’t filled from the outside of the car. or something along those lines.
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### Author:  [@gnarbar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gnarbar)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/3 "2011-07-07T20:55:19Z")
Nope not legal for the street but I don’t think a cop would ask you to pop your trunk to see if you had one
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### Author:  [@danbikes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/danbikes)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/4 "2011-07-07T23:14:58Z")
^this lol. Just keep your privacy cover on at all times.
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### Author:  [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2011, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/5 "2011-07-08T05:10:08Z")
q45 has a plastic tank between the rear struts…
something anlong those lines?..
I have considered using one for a double tanker, like the old farm trucks…
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### Author:  [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/6 "2011-07-08T05:30:56Z")
So… I’m just gonna throw this out there… Your unibody car is too rusty where the stock tank is now, to put a new one there… And you’re going to honestly feel that this car is still safe to be on the road?
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### Author:  [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/7 "2011-07-08T06:35:23Z")
If I were you I’d either find a new chassis or just purchase an OEM gas tank. New straps (you need 2) are about $60+ each from any Nissan dealership.
Eco Tanks & Auto Parts
(905) 282-0055
1110 Kamato Rd
Mississauga, ON L4W2P3
Ask for Derek. Really great guy to deal with.
I just bought an OEM gas tank for my S13 from them, it came with a brand new filler neck too and it has been cleaned, coated, and also has a lifetime warranty. It was also about 3 times less than the price of a brand new OEM replacement tank from the Nissan dealership. They get all their gas tanks from the south. I believe they also sell sending units including fuel pumps as well as rust free subframes all from the South in the States.
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### Author:  [@BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BRA_GANZAAAAAA)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/8 "2011-07-08T11:04:28Z")
> [@DJPyro](#):
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> So… I’m just gonna throw this out there… Your unibody car is too rusty where the stock tank is now, to put a new one there… And you’re going to honestly feel that this car is still safe to be on the road?
I have no choice, it’s the only car i have, and i’m a student. plus it startes on the first turn in -40 with no heaters of any kind, and it’s pretty reliable, and fun! once I’m done school & working i plan on restoring it.
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### Author:  [@braden](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/braden)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2011, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/9 "2011-07-08T12:34:20Z")
understandable, yeah just run a fuel cell man…who cares just keep it covered and out of site
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### Author:  [@OneEightZero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneEightZero)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/10 "2011-07-15T13:53:06Z")
Is anything cool for cars legal?
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### Author:  [@sbz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sbz)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/11 "2011-07-16T18:19:38Z")
fuel cells are not DOT approved. yeah people run them;) but keep in mind your insurance could drop you if something ever happened. but seriously dude, if you cant run a stock fuel tank because your car is too rusted, its time to re evaluate your car. yeah you may be a student, but im sure you can figure it out. lots of people build cars on a budget.
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> [@OneEightZero](#):
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> Is anything cool for cars legal?
flame decals and racing stripes
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### Author:  [@BRA\_GANZAAAAAA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BRA_GANZAAAAAA)
#### Post date: [July 17, 2011, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-fuel-cells-legal-to-run-on-the-street/214306/12 "2011-07-17T11:26:21Z")
> [@sbz](#):
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> fuel cells are not DOT approved. yeah people run them;) but keep in mind your insurance could drop you if somethand alling ever happened. but seriously dude, if you cant run a stock fuel tank because your car is too rusted, its time to re evaluate your car. yeah you may be a student, but im sure you can figure it out. lots of people build cars on a budget.
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> flame decals and racing stripes
Yah looking into gett a tacoma, and restoring the s13 entirely. But can’t do much here cause I live in. The bush, dirt driveway, wildlife and all. The rust isn’t that bad but, I’m just concerned. The only internet I have is this stupid backberry which is what I’m using to make this post. So doing any work is a strugle up here.