Factory Gas Cap is driving me crazy every time I refuel because it hang/hits paint

[SleepWarz]

I still dont see the problem with gently resting it on the side of the car... Its not going to move back and forth if you the one filling the gas...

[drtwo]

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Ding Ding we have a winner $2 solves the problem

Great idea

Hair rubber band. This is the best and most practical idea! Better than sticking an unsightly white 'caddy' to the gas cap and it's essentially FREE!!!!!

[SleepWarz]

Just remember that petrol can make rubber/rubber bands dry out really fast. So replace every few months would be reccomended.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Just remember that petrol can make rubber/rubber bands dry out really fast. So replace every few months would be reccomended.

A viton O-Ring would work better, they are made to resist chemicals.

But as I have said , I have not had a problem with mine... Filled up again today with no problem...

[jgenest66]

I just cut a 1/4in vacum hose 3/8in long, slide over the hook works good

[HIGHOCTANE]

All you have to do is put a bend in the lanyard..it is stiff and that is what causes the problem. If you put a bend in it so it lays inside the hinge/door and follows the contour it stays perfectly on the hook. Takes about 5 seconds,just fold the laynard where you want the bend(see pic)....no more issues..

[2010 SSRS]

cool

[Mark Myles]

Originally Posted by HIGHOCTANE

All you have to do is put a bend in the lanyard..it is stiff and that is what causes the problem. If you put a bend in it so it lays inside the hinge/door and follows the contour it stays perfectly on the hook. Takes about 5 seconds,just fold the laynard where you want the bend(see pic)....no more issues..

I've only had my car since 4-27-2010, however, I have NEVER had a problem with this. Mine looks just like the photo above when filling up..

M

[helmincamaro]

Originally Posted by 55Designs

I just bought that gas cap caddy posted in tyhe thread.

this is a stupid GM flaw for sure. Problem is my car is black and I usually get full service so the attendants could care less about the cap dragging on the paint.

On my Porsche the cap is magnetic to the door its a very cool design I love it.

Anyone here have that gas cap caddy and likes it or its junk for $2.99?

That gives me an idea... Get a small magnet and some contact cement. I haven't looked at the inside of the gas door on these cars but if its steel, easy to do. If its plastic, you could still glue another magnet or a little piece of steel to the inside of the door. Anyone want to try it out?

[Mark25]

Problem is easily solved if you avoid full-service stations...I only use self-serve (no fuel jockey is ever going to ram that nozzle into my tank)...I feel sorry for all those owners who live in NJ...they don't have a choice and most of those fuel jockeys, unfortunately, can barely add 2 + 2...bottom line: Use Self-Service Gas Stations.

[hair10]

Originally Posted by 68blk/yel396

a small hook on the inside of the door cover that you can loop the 1/8" round plastic connector line for the cover. When hooked, the cap doesn't hit the car anywhere.

I've never had ANY problem with the gas cap hitting my car. Same hook is on my Trailblazer too.

[ninety6]

get a newer camaro . or maybe you could get your dealer to trade you gas caps? the later ones (like mine) work great. the original plastic cable thingy was too fat. the newer camaros have skinnier ones that sit in the door hook perfectly.

[GreenMonster]

the oem hook works for me and doesnt hit anything

[tradosaurus]

Originally Posted by Partick

+1 works like a charm...

I gently hang mine over the Gas door and do not have a problem. It doesn't move nor has it scratched the paint.