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In the game Rust, cars are a great way to get around quickly, but they can be expensive to maintain. While cars have been conceptualized on Rust's official website and within the community, they have not been implemented in Experimental Rust as of yet. However, broken-down cars are commonly found on the side of the road and can be repaired and fueled up to make them drivable again. Cars run on low-grade fuel, which can be obtained from gas stations or airports, or by siphoning it from fuel tanks, vehicles, gas pumps, or player-built generators. With the right modules, vehicles in Rust can be used for various purposes, including personal transport, combat, and resource transport.
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What You'll Learn
Finding fuel cans
Low-grade fuel is a critical resource in the game Rust and is used to power vehicles, create electricity, and craft items such as furnaces, projectile explosives, bullets, and medical supplies. Here are some ways to find and obtain low-grade fuel in the game:
Breaking Red Barrels
As you travel the roads and explore monuments, keep an eye out for bright red barrels with a black and yellow oil symbol. These barrels can be found next to roads, in junk piles, or floating in the ocean. Break these barrels with a weapon or tool, preferably a silent weapon like a 2-handed sword, to obtain 5-10 low-grade fuel and crude oil.
Crafting with Animal Fat and Cloth
You can also craft low-grade fuel by combining animal fat with cloth. For every three pieces of animal fat and one piece of cloth, you can create four low-grade fuel every 5 seconds away from a workbench. This method is especially useful in the early game to start crafting furnaces and other basic items.
Exploring Caves and Mining Areas
When exploring caves in Rust, look for mining crates and derailed mining carts. These containers sometimes hold small amounts of low-grade fuel, or you may find it in items such as head lanterns and candles within the containers.
Special Events and Locations
Keep an eye out for special events and locations in the game, such as the Trainyard Unloading update, which introduced an unloadable wagon shaped like an oil tanker that spawns on railway sidings. By shunting this wagon to the Trainyard and using the unloading tower, you can extract a substantial amount of low-grade fuel, ranging from 100 to 500.
Additionally, the Resource Exchange vendor in the Outpost allows players to trade 300 low-grade fuel for one barrel of diesel fuel, which is useful for powering machinery like the quarry, excavator, or pump jack.
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Siphoning fuel
To fuel a car in Rust, you'll first need to find a broken-down car, which can usually be found on the side of the road. These cars will need to be repaired before you can drive them, so you'll need some high-quality metal, wood, and metal fragments. Once you've repaired the car, you'll need to add an engine and a driver's seat.
Now, for the siphoning fuel part. You can refuel your car by siphoning fuel from a broken car. This can be done by using a repair kit on the broken car and then siphoning the gas. This is a convenient and realistic way to refuel your car and navigate the challenges in Pacific Drive.
It's important to note that Rust does not yet view fuel as a liquid, so you'll be transporting Low-Grade Fuel, which is currently the only type of fuel used by vehicles in the game. This includes the Mini-Copter and Scrap Heli, which are two flying vehicles that can be purchased.
Keep in mind that vehicles in Rust are expensive to maintain and will decay over time, so you'll need to be prepared to invest resources into keeping your vehicle running and in good condition.
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Refilling the vehicle
To refuel a vehicle in Rust, you will need to find a source of fuel. Low-grade fuel is the most common type of fuel used in the game, powering vehicles such as cars, boats, and mini-copters.
There are a few ways to obtain low-grade fuel:
- Find it at gas stations or airports: Look for gas cans or fuel tanks that can be filled or siphoned from.
- Create your own: If you have the necessary materials and skills, you can craft your own fuel by obtaining the appropriate resources and following the relevant crafting recipes.
- Scavenge for fuel: Search for abandoned vehicles, fuel tanks, or player-built generators and siphon fuel by right-clicking on them. This method can be useful for new players exploring wreckages and interacting with other players.
Once you have obtained the fuel, either through finding or crafting it, you can proceed to refuel your vehicle. Here are the steps to follow:
- Ensure you have the correct type of fuel: Currently, vehicles in Rust run on low-grade fuel.
- Access the fuel tank: The fuel tank is typically accessed at the rear of the vehicle.
- Refill the tank: Use the left-click action to refill the vehicle's fuel tank.
- Manage expectations: Keep in mind that unless you have an industrial gas can, you may not be able to completely fill the fuel tank in one go. Even with an industrial gas can, it may not always be possible to reach maximum capacity.
It is worth noting that while diesel and mid-grade fuel have been mentioned in the game, they are not currently implemented in Rust. As such, your primary focus for refuelling vehicles should be on obtaining and managing your supply of low-grade fuel.
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Repairing the vehicle
To repair a vehicle in Rust, you'll need to first ensure you have the necessary resources. Broken-down cars can be found commonly on the side of the road, and will usually have a random selection of modules attached. Repairs can be made using a Hammer or Garry's Mod Tool Gun, or via the vehicle lift. To repair modules, you'll need high-quality metal, metal fragments, and wood.
Once you've acquired the Vehicle Lift, you can modify your car's appearance and functionality. This includes adding a lock to secure your vehicle, changing modules to make the car stronger, adding a more powerful engine, or including extra seats for passengers. The Vehicle Lift takes up a good deal of space and requires 5 electricity to run.
If every module on the vehicle reaches zero health, the vehicle becomes a wreck and can no longer be used. However, it can be harvested, and once the wreckage is gone, a new vehicle will spawn in the world.
To keep your vehicle in good condition, you'll need to maintain it over time, which can be expensive. All vehicles will decay over time, with different vehicles decaying at different rates. For example, boats decay in three hours if left outside, while cars last for eight hours outside.
It's also worth noting that Rust does not yet view fuel as a liquid, so you'll need to rely on low-grade fuel for now.
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Driving the vehicle
Now that your vehicle is ready to go, you can enter the driver's seat by clicking 'E' when nearby. To drive, use the 'W', 'A', 'S', and 'D' keys. To exit the vehicle, simply hit the spacebar, preferably when the vehicle is stationary. If you accidentally roll the vehicle, pushing it back onto its wheels will be an option.
It's worth noting that vehicles in Rust are not very good at off-roading and tend to have trouble staying on the road. So, it's best to stick to the roads where possible.
You can also add a vehicle lock for 75 scrap to prevent theft. This can be done using the vehicle lift. The lift can also be used to modify your vehicle in other ways, such as adding extra seats for passengers, changing modules to make the car stronger, or putting in a more powerful engine.
Keep in mind that vehicles in Rust will decay over time, just like buildings. This is designed to keep the limit of vehicles on the map to around 60. Different vehicles decay at different rates. For example, a boat will decay in three hours if left outside and six hours if left inside a base. On the other hand, a Mini-Copter will decay in eight hours if left outside and thirty-six hours if left inside a base. Maintaining your vehicle can be expensive, so plan accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
First, you need to repair the car and load in your engine parts. Then, you need to find low-grade fuel and position yourself behind the vehicle, facing the orange tank with silver slatting labeled "FUEL". Press "E" on the fuel tank to open the "FUEL STORAGE" container.
Rust cars run on low-grade fuel.
The modular car fuel system in Rust can hold up to 500 low-grade fuel, which is the maximum stack size.
