GAS CAP CURIOSITY - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camarino · 03-26-2009, 08:18 PM

this may have been answered and it doesn't really bother me either way
but just out of curiosity has there been a discussion on whether or not the Camaro will have a traditional gas cap or one of the newer 'cap-less' ones (seen below) like on my '08 mountaineer ?

Also out of curiosity which do you prefer?

VJCamaro · 03-26-2009, 08:23 PM

I do believe there is a gas cap, but someone on here will correct me if I'm wrong. Never had a cap-less car.

Mr_Draco · 03-26-2009, 08:45 PM

There was gas caps on the cars in the car shows.

SSmoked · 03-26-2009, 08:52 PM

yup the car in toronto had a gas cap. imo there is no difference between the 2. the capless cap gets rid of the "o shit did i close the gas cap and door?" moments.

TheCaptain · 03-27-2009, 12:12 AM

I can see a capless tank causing way more problems then it's convenience frees up...
first off, theft/vandalism...

shockandawe · 03-27-2009, 12:41 AM

Capless is only on Ford.

fazm · 03-27-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

I can see a capless tank causing way more problems then it's convenience frees up...
first off, theft/vandalism...

they designed them so only a gas pump can open it.

its harder to syphon than anything currently out there

PQ · 03-27-2009, 09:55 AM

I've never even heard of a capless tank.

Rodrunner · 03-27-2009, 09:58 AM

X2

Muscle Master · 03-27-2009, 11:24 AM

X3

hmmm.... very innovative

CamaroScotty · 03-27-2009, 11:26 AM

Have you tried syphoning a late model car????

NUCAR · 03-27-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

I can see a capless tank causing way more problems then it's convenience frees up...
first off, theft/vandalism...

Losing the cheesy emergency fill funnel

ZYAL8R · 03-27-2009, 02:05 PM

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Never heard of one of these before either. What will they come up with next? Yeah, I'm old enough now that to change the way I pump my gas seems more than a bit odd. I think I could get used to it though. Seems like a good idea as far as siphoning goes...if it really works. And it would be quicker to pump gas in. And you'd never have to worry about leaving that friggn' gas cap back at the station. I'm sure by now replacement gas caps are costly. But what concerns me is the introduction of dust or anything else into the fuel system.

I know these things probably work like they are supposed to or they wouldn't make 'em. I might like to have one........(scratches head and thinks about it).

Mr_Draco · 03-27-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZYAL8R

I'm sure by now replacement gas caps are costly.

Not really. You can buy locking gas caps for $5 and regular ones for $2-$3 at Wal-mart.

View Poll Results: Do you prefer regular or cap-less type gas tanks
With a cap	37	29.84%
Without a cap	10	8.06%
Have never used cap-less	77	62.10%
Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll

03-26-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
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03-26-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,279	yup the car in toronto had a gas cap. imo there is no difference between the 2. the capless cap gets rid of the "o shit did i close the gas cap and door?" moments. __________________

03-27-2009, 12:12 AM	#5
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	I can see a capless tank causing way more problems then it's convenience frees up... first off, theft/vandalism... __________________

03-27-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I've never even heard of a capless tank. __________________

03-26-2009, 08:23 PM	#2
VJCamaro Please not have any Delay Drives: 2SS, RS, Sunroof, Polished Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 205	I do believe there is a gas cap, but someone on here will correct me if I'm wrong. Never had a cap-less car.

03-26-2009, 08:45 PM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,181	There was gas caps on the cars in the car shows.

03-27-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Capless is only on Ford.

03-27-2009, 09:58 AM	#9
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	X2 __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

03-27-2009, 11:26 AM	#11
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Have you tried syphoning a late model car????

03-27-2009, 02:05 PM	#13
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Never heard of one of these before either. What will they come up with next? Yeah, I'm old enough now that to change the way I pump my gas seems more than a bit odd. I think I could get used to it though. Seems like a good idea as far as siphoning goes...if it really works. And it would be quicker to pump gas in. And you'd never have to worry about leaving that friggn' gas cap back at the station. I'm sure by now replacement gas caps are costly. But what concerns me is the introduction of dust or anything else into the fuel system. I know these things probably work like they are supposed to or they wouldn't make 'em. I might like to have one........(scratches head and thinks about it). __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

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