No fuel cap?

Averse to new fueling technology? Lots of options.

Clicky

A locking fuel cap maybe pointless in some cases. Here in Kansas City, people have been drilling holes in the gas tanks to remove the fuel.

jerem0621 wrote:
The thing about malicious intent is that one small deterrent is not enough for a motivated criminal. IF they can't get to your gas filler... Then many other options for destructive behavior abound.

5-10k in fuel system damage is the same financial loss as 5-10k in damage caused by a $10.00 axe and a motivated criminal.

IMHO...criminals will be criminals...and They exist...but that's why I have insurance ;)

The majority of criminals are looking to do something fast without being seen. If you make yours harder to steal from/whatever, they will move on to the next target. I put a locking fuel door on to reinforce the overall impression of the truck for that type - doors locked, move on to the next one.

Iraqvet05 wrote:
Maybe dealership service centers got tired of people leaving their gas caps off and having to clear "check engine" lights for nothing.

No it is for the "lazy" folk who can't be bothered with a fuel cap..

You can read Ford's paper they published back in 2007 on their capless door.. HERE

While on the surface it "sounds" like a great idea, in practice it often fails to seal correctly and when that happens you get LOTS of evap system warnings..

HERE is one of MANY complaints on this system.. And the fix is to spend an outrageous amount of money on a new filler neck when it malfunctions..

Some have even resorted to REPLACING the ENTIRE filler neck with a STANDARD filler neck that uses a normal gas cap!

The thing about malicious intent is that one small deterrent is not enough for a motivated criminal. IF they can't get to your gas filler... Then many other options for destructive behavior abound.

5-10k in fuel system damage is the same financial loss as 5-10k in damage caused by a $10.00 axe and a motivated criminal.

IMHO...criminals will be criminals...and They exist...but that's why I have insurance ;)

wilber1 wrote:
My Audi has a cap but I really like the way the fuel door works. No button. If the car is locked, the fuel door is locked. If the car is unlocked, the fuel door is unlocked. You just give it a little push on the edge and it pops open. Anyone else have this system?

Das Auto Tiguan

Maybe dealership service centers got tired of people leaving their gas caps off and having to clear "check engine" lights for nothing.

tinner12002 wrote:
Not sure what Ram was thinking with not having a fuel cap for diesel fuel, especially at a time when engines are more sensitive to water and dirt contaminates. It would be nice to even have a locking fuel cover to keep unwanted access to fuel and def openings.
I purchased a push in green cap that has an o-ring to help keep stuff out but does nothing for security.

Do you realize if you bought a chassis cab, there would be no need for this thread? I will admit that Gino's cap might be easier for some...

ramgunner wrote:

tinner12002 wrote:
Not sure what Ram was thinking with not having a fuel cap for diesel fuel, especially at a time when engines are more sensitive to water and dirt contaminates. It would be nice to even have a locking fuel cover to keep unwanted access to fuel and def openings.
I purchased a push in green cap that has an o-ring to help keep stuff out but does nothing for security.

There are two spring-loaded flaps in the fuel fill - one at the opening, another a short distance down the fill tube. There is a "vent" in between them that is designed to let any contaminants fall out, if they make it past the first flap.

When you put a fill nozzle in, it goes down far enough to open both flaps. That's why there is a white funnel under the passenger seat - if you need to fill from a fuel can the end of the nozzle won't reach far enough down.





Then the factory fuel door has a rubber gasket that meets up with the body around the fill opening, and there is a cover over the hinge too.

As some have mentioned, there are some cap options at Geno's Garage if you want to add them.

....and again, if one just want's to put a rubber cap over the opening for about $2.50 or so, you can also go that route.

Door to fuel filler and DEF filler necks seals well, I've never gotten any snow, rain or debris inside the compartment where these two filler necks are located....Never been an issue in the 2years, 30,000 miles that I've owned the truck, no problems putting fuel or DEF in and again, no problem with rain or snow getting inside the compartment...seems like a non issue to me.....One would really have to go out of their way to get contaminants in their fuel or DEF

I've also NEVER had anyone try to steal fuel from my diesel trucks or any gasser I've ever owned, but have only been driving since 66', so I guess it could happen at any moment....

tinner12002 wrote:
Not sure what Ram was thinking with not having a fuel cap for diesel fuel, especially at a time when engines are more sensitive to water and dirt contaminates. It would be nice to even have a locking fuel cover to keep unwanted access to fuel and def openings.
I purchased a push in green cap that has an o-ring to help keep stuff out but does nothing for security.

There are two spring-loaded flaps in the fuel fill - one at the opening, another a short distance down the fill tube. There is a "vent" in between them that is designed to let any contaminants fall out, if they make it past the first flap.

When you put a fill nozzle in, it goes down far enough to open both flaps. That's why there is a white funnel under the passenger seat - if you need to fill from a fuel can the end of the nozzle won't reach far enough down.

Then the factory fuel door has a rubber gasket that meets up with the body around the fill opening, and there is a cover over the hinge too.

As some have mentioned, there are some cap options at Geno's Garage if you want to add them.

I hear from a lot of people how they don't like Glocks because "they don't have any safety". They actually have three, you just have to know how the firearm is designed.

Would I prefer a cap? Sure. I added one to mine, mostly because I added a locking fuel door that doesn't have a gasket on it.

Does it make a bad design? When you know how it works inside, you can see that it's not unprotected.