--- title: What to know before buying a steel fuel caddy description: There are many steel fuel caddies on the market being sold at various prices. 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Here are the things you need to look for so you can make the best choice. ## What Do I Need to Consider When Buying a Steel Fuel Caddy? There are many factors to consider when buying a steel fuel caddy. You should focus on the areas of safety, size, pump, fuel, and filter. | ### Safety | ### Size | ### Pump | | --- | --- | --- | | Safety must be your number one priority. You should look for a UL listed [steel fuel caddy](https://www.johndow.com/product/25-gallon-ul-listed-steel-gas-caddy/). The tank and the pump will carry separate approvals. This certification ensures the equipment has been tested for stability, strength, and fire safety.  | The size you need depends on the vehicles you normally service. A 25- or 30-gallon steel fuel caddy is sufficient for most cars and light trucks. If your primary purpose is removing fuel and storing it, you’ll need a larger size. | The caddy should be equipped with a two-way rotary pump or a UL listed air-operated diaphragm pump rated for fuel. You must also think about transfer capacity. A good rotary pump should transfer about seven gallons a minute when turned at a normal rate.  | | ### Fuel | ### Filter | | --- | --- | | Your caddy has to be dedicated to a specific type of fuel to avoid mixing and contamination. Gasoline goes in red caddies; [diesel](https://www.johndow.com/product/25-gallon-ul-listed-steel-diesel-caddy/) is stored in yellow caddies. If you service cars that use E85 ethanol fuel, make sure your caddy is E85 compatible.   | To avoid putting contaminated fuel back into a vehicle you just serviced, you should use a fuel caddy with a filtration system. In-line filters come standard on some fuel caddies. Filter kits may also be bought separately as an accessory. | ## The Bottom Line Considering safety, size, pump, fuel, and filter before your purchase will make your decision easier. 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