Proper way to hang gas cap - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

metthem · 11-03-2010, 09:40 AM

Seems simple enuf, but that most useless thread made the obvious not so obvious, so here ya go

ZED SLED · 11-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Works great. You just need to carry a bottle of super glue with you so you can make it stay on during a fill up.

Moody'sSS · 11-03-2010, 09:44 AM

Yep..That's how it's done.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-03-2010, 09:44 AM

Also my post in that thread with my super detailed instructions...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Are the people complaining about the gas cap cover hook serious?

You couldn't figure out how to use it correctly? Should GM put a detailed explanation in the owner's manual for 2012?

Just in case the picture above doesn't describe it adequately, here's what you need to do:

1) Unscrew gas cap.
2) Find cable connecting gas cap to car.
3) (This is a tricky part) Line cable up with opening of hook.
4) (Another tricky part) Release cable and let it sit on the hook.
5) Refuel Camaro.
6) (Yet another tricky part) Remove cable from hook.
7) Screw gas cap back.

lewylew · 11-03-2010, 09:44 AM

It stays just fine for me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclark10

Works great. You just need to carry a bottle of super glue with you so you can make it stay on during a fill up.

allmotor · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

Joemaro · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

I never really understood why so many people had a problem with this.. mine works as intended.

spurscar · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

Uhhh, it stays just fine.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-03-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemaro

I never really understood why so many people had a problem with this.. mine works as intended.

It sounds like some people are trying to put the actual gas cap on the hook rather than the cable that attaches it to the car.

Sword5 · 11-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Glad it's working the way intended for some. A lot of people have had to rig up their own way of keeping it on the hook. Myself a hair band on loan from my daughter. Mine would come off the hook the minute you started filling or removing the nozzle. Left two tiny indents and didn't want more. It also didn't need to be bumped to come off hook either before anyone asks.

Moody'sSS · 11-03-2010, 09:55 AM

I think they are doing this

Instead of this.

Posted from my EVO 4G

blackknight · 11-03-2010, 09:56 AM

Thats how i do it. Simple enough. No problem falling off either.

skuttduck · 11-03-2010, 09:58 AM

Mine never stayed put when I did that. The plastic would come loose then the cap would fall and hit the car. Erick helped me out and installed a velcro tab above the hook and a piece wrapped around the plastic cable. Problem solved.

Murph0408 · 11-03-2010, 10:00 AM

lol props to you guys, i've never been able to get it to hang on there and figured it was just a bad job done by Chevy. Next time i fill up i'll try it like this

11-03-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
metthem Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 943	Proper way to hang gas cap Seems simple enuf, but that most useless thread made the obvious not so obvious, so here ya go Attached Images

11-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,476 View My Garage	Works great. You just need to carry a bottle of super glue with you so you can make it stay on during a fill up. __________________

11-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#3
Moody'sSS Drives: IOM 2SS 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 289 View My Garage	Yep..That's how it's done. __________________ OBX headers/Flowmaster AT exhaust/C.A.I. intake/ADM race scoop/RX catchcan/Black replica wheels/Vmax throttle body/JRE tune

11-03-2010, 09:46 AM	#6
allmotor movin' down the motorway Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA Posts: 740	__________________ 417 stroker - Florida Speed and Power

11-03-2010, 09:46 AM	#8
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	Uhhh, it stays just fine. __________________

11-03-2010, 09:46 AM	#7
Joemaro Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY & MI Posts: 140	I never really understood why so many people had a problem with this.. mine works as intended.

11-03-2010, 09:52 AM	#10
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Glad it's working the way intended for some. A lot of people have had to rig up their own way of keeping it on the hook. Myself a hair band on loan from my daughter. Mine would come off the hook the minute you started filling or removing the nozzle. Left two tiny indents and didn't want more. It also didn't need to be bumped to come off hook either before anyone asks. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

11-03-2010, 09:55 AM	#11
Moody'sSS Drives: IOM 2SS 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 289 View My Garage	I think they are doing this Instead of this. Posted from my EVO 4G __________________ OBX headers/Flowmaster AT exhaust/C.A.I. intake/ADM race scoop/RX catchcan/Black replica wheels/Vmax throttle body/JRE tune

11-03-2010, 09:56 AM	#12
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	Thats how i do it. Simple enough. No problem falling off either. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

11-03-2010, 09:58 AM	#13
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Mine never stayed put when I did that. The plastic would come loose then the cap would fall and hit the car. Erick helped me out and installed a velcro tab above the hook and a piece wrapped around the plastic cable. Problem solved. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

11-03-2010, 10:00 AM	#14
Murph0408 Drives: 2LT Black '10 Camaro, 2000 Durango Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 373 View My Garage	lol props to you guys, i've never been able to get it to hang on there and figured it was just a bad job done by Chevy. Next time i fill up i'll try it like this

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