Gas Cap Strap Hook - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jmcbeth · 08-31-2010, 12:49 PM

I am amazed that I couldn't find his discussed anywhere here. The little plastic hook that is supposed to hold the gas cap away from the body doesn't. Anyone have a fix for this? Did they fix it in the 2011 model?

Usually, it holds the cap for a second, then it pops off and bangs against the paint. The whole purpose of the hook is to prevent this.

67 Convertible · 08-31-2010, 12:52 PM

There were dozens of threads on this last year, maybe they've all gone away?

I just cut the teather off, end of problem. Don't know if it changed for the 2011 MY.

chrisinlittlerock · 08-31-2010, 01:05 PM

http://GasCapCaddy.com
Works great, I put one on mine in about 15 seconds.

tradosaurus · 08-31-2010, 01:58 PM

Gas cap strap works fine. Just rotate the gas cap (after you have it off) until it lays gently on the outside of the fuel door.

Mine works fine everytime.

topgun1 · 08-31-2010, 02:05 PM

yep, still have the same issue, not as much though in the warm weather, but in the winter, the cap hook stiffens and comes off.

wmora4 · 08-31-2010, 02:41 PM

Eslastic Hair band.. !!! winter or summer !! never fails!!

Rafsanjani · 08-31-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Gas cap strap works fine. Just rotate the gas cap (after you have it off) until it lays gently on the outside of the fuel door.

Mine works fine everytime.

Ditto, never had an issue with mine.

HaZe_X · 08-31-2010, 08:44 PM

Since NJ has gas attendants and you cant pump your own gas I decided to buy the GascapCaddy since the morons were letting it swing against the paint. Well somehow they broke the GasCapCaddy...In the end I decide to remove the strap from the gas cap so they are forced to place the cap on the pump now.

myold88 · 08-31-2010, 09:37 PM

This cap must weigh all of 2-3 ounces and is plastic. I just lay it against the 1/4 panel. What do you expect to happen ? This is definately a non issue in my opinion.

2010victoryredss_ron · 08-31-2010, 09:58 PM

i put the nozzle in and then lay the cap over the nozzle,,,works good.

jmcbeth · 09-02-2010, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the posts, very helpful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZe_X

Since NJ has gas attendants and you cant pump your own gas I decided to buy the GascapCaddy since the morons were letting it swing against the paint. Well somehow they broke the GasCapCaddy...In the end I decide to remove the strap from the gas cap so they are forced to place the cap on the pump now.

Or on your trunk...

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

This cap must weigh all of 2-3 ounces and is plastic. I just lay it against the 1/4 panel. What do you expect to happen ? This is definitely a non issue in my opinion.

You must not be OCD like some of us. My cap falls right on the Tom Henry stripe. I can't stand it! I'm going to wash my hands now after touching the keyboard...

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisinlittlerock

http://GasCapCaddy.com
Works great, I put one on mine in about 15 seconds.

Thanks, I'll try it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmora4

Elastic Hair band.. !!! winter or summer !! never fails!!

Oh, at first I didn't understand what you meant, but now I see. Will try also.

rd-camaro · 09-02-2010, 08:28 AM

you should just take the strap off. it pops right off, very easy to do. the same thing would happen to me when i got gas...they try to hang it on the hook and then BANG right on the paint! if you look close up in that area with a light you will little nicks of where the cap hit the paint. i said enough with this crap and took the strap off and stuck it in my glove box!

HeavyD · 09-02-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

This cap must weigh all of 2-3 ounces and is plastic. I just lay it against the 1/4 panel. What do you expect to happen ? This is definately a non issue in my opinion.

+1

JBuzzy11 · 09-04-2010, 08:53 PM

I have been thinking of this for the past 3 months since I got the car, then one day it clicked, I think you have to hook the cord on, not the cap!

Toasty · 09-04-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBuzzy11

I have been thinking of this for the past 3 months since I got the car, then one day it clicked, I think you have to hook the cord on, not the cap!

on my 2011, i can either hang the strap over the hook, or hook the lip of the cap over the hook, either one works.

Dyk-NO · 09-04-2010, 11:54 PM

Oh there's a strap for the gas cap? ?? :O Hahaha didn't really paid attention to that! I just simply lay it on the paint slowly but surely! Boo me!

ffrcobra_65 · 09-05-2010, 12:11 AM

.10 cent hair band...done.

Chobbs11 · 09-06-2010, 02:39 AM

yep! just put the gas cap tether in the hook it holds the cap off the car and there is no danger of it falling off the hook! figured this out today at the pump.

jshaf · 09-06-2010, 07:02 AM

I finally used the hock this week end after having it for 5+ months, worked fine but will probably just do the lay over the door thing still

69er · 09-12-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

This cap must weigh all of 2-3 ounces and is plastic. I just lay it against the 1/4 panel. What do you expect to happen ? This is definately a non issue in my opinion.

It's still a no-brainer that it should have an 1/8" longer hook to prevent this. Seams like a simple fix to design for the next run of gas doors to be made.

formare · 09-12-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBuzzy11

I have been thinking of this for the past 3 months since I got the car, then one day it clicked, I think you have to hook the cord on, not the cap!

Yep, its what I do.... Works every single time.

*mlee* · 09-12-2010, 10:46 PM

It's actually fixed on the newer 2010 models and 2011.

I had a gas cap caddie on my Camaro last year (which still didn't work well).... the new car works PERFECTLY now...

69er · 09-12-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

It's actually fixed on the newer 2010 models and 2011.

I had a gas cap caddie on my Camaro last year (which still didn't work well).... the new car works PERFECTLY now...

What's the fix look like?

*mlee* · 09-13-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69-er

What's the fix look like?

The hook is a slightly bigger and the line is longer and not rigid so it hangs nicely on the hook now.

08-31-2010, 12:49 PM	#1
jmcbeth THR 2SS/RS Supercharged Drives: 1st and 5th Gen Camaros Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 468 View My Garage	Gas Cap Strap Hook I am amazed that I couldn't find his discussed anywhere here. The little plastic hook that is supposed to hold the gas cap away from the body doesn't. Anyone have a fix for this? Did they fix it in the 2011 model? Usually, it holds the cap for a second, then it pops off and bangs against the paint. The whole purpose of the hook is to prevent this.

08-31-2010, 12:52 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,728	There were dozens of threads on this last year, maybe they've all gone away? I just cut the teather off, end of problem. Don't know if it changed for the 2011 MY. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

08-31-2010, 01:05 PM	#3
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	http://GasCapCaddy.com Works great, I put one on mine in about 15 seconds. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

08-31-2010, 02:05 PM	#5
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,944 View My Garage	yep, still have the same issue, not as much though in the warm weather, but in the winter, the cap hook stiffens and comes off. __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

08-31-2010, 02:41 PM	#6
wmora4 Drives: 2010 1LT Imperial Blue RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 623 View My Garage	Eslastic Hair band.. !!! winter or summer !! never fails!! __________________

08-31-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,288	Gas cap strap works fine. Just rotate the gas cap (after you have it off) until it lays gently on the outside of the fuel door. Mine works fine everytime.

08-31-2010, 08:44 PM	#8
HaZe_X Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 759	Since NJ has gas attendants and you cant pump your own gas I decided to buy the GascapCaddy since the morons were letting it swing against the paint. Well somehow they broke the GasCapCaddy...In the end I decide to remove the strap from the gas cap so they are forced to place the cap on the pump now. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS/LS3 -Black on Black - Kooks 1-7/8 Headers, Dyno Tuned, ADM Race CAI, QTP Cutouts, Hurst Short Throw, SJM Line Lock, Alpine PDX 1.1000, (2) Alpine Type R's, ...Soon to be cammed!

08-31-2010, 09:37 PM	#9
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 4,649 View My Garage	This cap must weigh all of 2-3 ounces and is plastic. I just lay it against the 1/4 panel. What do you expect to happen ? This is definately a non issue in my opinion.

08-31-2010, 09:58 PM	#10
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 818 View My Garage	i put the nozzle in and then lay the cap over the nozzle,,,works good. __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

09-02-2010, 08:28 AM	#12
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 570	you should just take the strap off. it pops right off, very easy to do. the same thing would happen to me when i got gas...they try to hang it on the hook and then BANG right on the paint! if you look close up in that area with a light you will little nicks of where the cap hit the paint. i said enough with this crap and took the strap off and stuck it in my glove box! __________________ Corsa Catback, Injen Wrinkle Black Short Ram Intake, 8000k BI XENON Bulbs, LED Fog Bulbs, RX Oil Catch Can, VMax Black Ice-olater, CNC spiral ported Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, BBK LT Ceramic Silver Headers TEAM LLT Ordered: June 2009 Born: September 2009 Delivered: October 2009

09-04-2010, 08:53 PM	#14
JBuzzy11 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 225	I have been thinking of this for the past 3 months since I got the car, then one day it clicked, I think you have to hook the cord on, not the cap!

09-04-2010, 11:54 PM	#16
Dyk-NO Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anchorage,Alaska Posts: 536 View My Garage	Oh there's a strap for the gas cap? ?? :O Hahaha didn't really paid attention to that! I just simply lay it on the paint slowly but surely! Boo me! __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!"

09-05-2010, 12:11 AM	#17
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,109	.10 cent hair band...done.

09-06-2010, 02:39 AM	#18
Chobbs11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 361	yep! just put the gas cap tether in the hook it holds the cap off the car and there is no danger of it falling off the hook! figured this out today at the pump.

09-06-2010, 07:02 AM	#19
jshaf Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic LT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 2,439	I finally used the hock this week end after having it for 5+ months, worked fine but will probably just do the lay over the door thing still __________________ Vararam Intake, MRT V1, Helmholtz Chambers,35% tint, 20" Polished OEM Rims, 6.5 Polk Components(Doors), Alpine 710W amp, 10" Alpine Sub, Custom Leather Seats, Etc. Build #14619(06-03-2009)

09-12-2010, 10:46 PM	#22
mlee www.Camaro5Fest.net Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 19,140 View My Garage	It's actually fixed on the newer 2010 models and 2011. I had a gas cap caddie on my Camaro last year (which still didn't work well).... the new car works PERFECTLY now... __________________ .

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