Gas Capless car

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I wonder has anyone thoughts on this new idea?
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/09/filling-up-a-fo.html:cool:

 

[JJZ 109]

I wonder has anyone thoughts on this new idea?
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/09/filling-up-a-fo.html:cool:

Looks like a broken link. At least right now it is.
My most recent Ford F150 had no gas cap from the factory. Open the door and fill 'er up!

 

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thanks. here are a couple of what I mean.
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[buck12]

Neither my truck (09 f150)nor my wife's car (11 Explorer) have gas caps. Great idea. When I go to fill up my hunting truck I always try to stick the gas nozzle in before I remember to remove the gas cap.

 

[Chilly807]

Looks like a good idea when it's new and clean. I want to see what it looks like after 200k and several winters and summers of dust and road salt. I can see a bit of dirt and dust, maybe water? getting into the fuel system. Give me a cap any day.

Sean

 

[chopped]

I agree the longevity of it. What happens if it doesnt seal tighly ? And it will make the emisions test fail. It happens now to gas caps , but they are inexpensive Im thinking this replacement part would break the bank. Only time will tell..

 

[LD1]

Sounds like a clever way to add $200 to the MSRP for something that really isnt needed.:confused2:

Give me a cap too.

"If it aint broke, Dont fix it"

Probabally a nice idea for those "blondes" out there though:laughing:

 

[jdonovan]

Wow, I never realized that removing, and replacing a gascap was such a chore for so many that it needed to be replaced with something new.

 

[bombdude]

I have an Expedition for work with about 38k miles. So far it hasn't been a problem.

A co-worker has one that he transports a dog in. His idles a lot to keep the dog cool in the summer. He's always having check engine light issues.

Kind of a neat idea, but really, how hard is it to deal with a gas cap??

 

[caspar3259]

The removal of the gas cap might go along with the EPA fuel containers we all love so much. Perhaps it's a way to help ensure the fuel tank is always sealed.

Our 2011 Ford Escape has one and it was only a "problem" once... I was traveling with some friends and we stopped for gas. I started it filling, then went into the station. The pump clicked off and my friends spent 5 minutes looking for my missing gas cap. :laughing:

-Jeff

 

[jejeosborne]

I have a capless design on my new f150 and like the idea. The fuel door has a rubber seal to prevent water from getting into the filler area. I like the design and don't see reason for alarm. Replacing a small rubber seal in the filler neck should be cheaper to replace than a fuel cap but I haven't priced one and probably never will. I like that dust and dirt are blocked from the fuel area by the sealing door.

 

[Bird]

About 3 months ago, I saw the new F150s on the dealer's lot without gas caps. That was the first time I'd seen that. Of course, I'm old enough to remember when gas caps were not tethered to the vehicle, so they got lost, stolen, etc. And it wasn't at all unusual for people to put gas in their car or truck and drive off with the gas cap left on top of the gas pump.

 

[dusty3030]

About 3 months ago, I saw the new F150s on the dealer's lot without gas caps. That was the first time I'd seen that. Of course, I'm old enough to remember when gas caps were not tethered to the vehicle, so they got lost, stolen, etc. And it wasn't at all unusual for people to put gas in their car or truck and drive off with the gas cap left on top of the gas pump.

You forgot the old standby, a red rag shoved in the fill hole for a cap.

 

[herringchoker]

About 3 months ago, I saw the new F150s on the dealer's lot without gas caps. That was the first time I'd seen that. Of course, I'm old enough to remember when gas caps were not tethered to the vehicle, so they got lost, stolen, etc. And it wasn't at all unusual for people to put gas in their car or truck and drive off with the gas cap left on top of the gas pump.

Been there, done that.

 

[herringchoker]

You forgot the old standby, a red rag shoved in the fill hole for a cap.

That too!

 

[creekbend]

I have never heard of this Capless idea until reading this thread. I wasn't even aware that vehicles were equipped with it. After reviewing the posts, I will still vote for the old reliable gas cap.

 

[mjncad]

I wonder how much hassle it's going to be for body shops repairing quarter panels to get them to seal properly.

The manufacturers have to simplify the gas cap experience so they can add ever more confusing touch-screen crap to the vehicles.

 

[Fixemall]

The concept of the blonde cap was first used on rental cars in the 90's due to huge costs of replacing missing caps and downtime to reset check engine lights.

 

[Chilly807]

I have never heard of this Capless idea until reading this thread. I wasn't even aware that vehicles were equipped with it. After reviewing the posts, I will still vote for the old reliable gas cap.

I'm going to have to ask a couple of guys at work who have new Fords whether they have the capless system or not. I haven't heard of it in Canada, if they do it won't be a deal-killer in a couple of years when I'm truck shopping, but it will be a factor nonetheless.

Sean

 

[GaryM]

I have it on my F150 super crew. It's OK with me either way, cap or no cap. They furnish a small funnel in case you need to add fuel or fuel supplements from a can.

I have the Ecoboost engine and I really like that.