driving without gas cap, good or bad?
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driving without gas cap, good or bad?
Yup, i was in the hurry the other day, and I ran inside to pay and ran into my car and took off with the gas door still open and the gas cap on the roof, so i lost it, and i wasnt able to find it, so ive been driving without it, is there anything bad that could happen? or is happening?
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
I dont see the bad in not having one, but is there?
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
People forget them all the time and most filling stations have a box full of them.
Just go to a few and tell them you forgot yours. Look through the collection for one that fits your car.
Just go to a few and tell them you forgot yours. Look through the collection for one that fits your car.
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
the gas caps adds pressure to your fuel system, thats why when you run your tank real low and take the cap off, there is a hissing sound. im pretty sure that you need it. you can get one for free at the local yard. they are usually cool about it.
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
it also helps with fuel pressure. i am sure
have you ever taken off the cap and heard that ssiissssss.. kinda like a release in pressure?
i know that when we do stuff with our FPR we take off the cap on the gas
have you ever taken off the cap and heard that ssiissssss.. kinda like a release in pressure?
i know that when we do stuff with our FPR we take off the cap on the gas
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
Yup, i was in the hurry the other day, and I ran inside to pay and ran into my car and took off with the gas door still open and the gas cap on the roof, so i lost it, and i wasnt able to find it, so ive been driving without it, is there anything bad that could happen? or is happening?
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (4doorH22)
yes it also build pressure. if you dont have one a check engine light might show up on ur dash about evap. i see it all the time at the honda dealership i work at and it could even happend from a lose cap
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (Ideal)
Yup, i was in the hurry the other day, and I ran inside to pay and ran into my car and took off with the gas door still open and the gas cap on the roof, so i lost it, and i wasnt able to find it, so ive been driving without it, is there anything bad that could happen? or is happening?
This has to be one of the most useless posts on the accord forum todate. This is like me asking you guys ..............:" Hey guys my tires look flat should I put air in my tire or should I just wait to see what happens while i drive on them flat."
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (96accordex)
Yup, i was in the hurry the other day, and I ran inside to pay and ran into my car and took off with the gas door still open and the gas cap on the roof, so i lost it, and i wasnt able to find it, so ive been driving without it, is there anything bad that could happen? or is happening?
This has to be one of the most useless posts on the accord forum todate. This is like me asking you guys ..............:" Hey guys my tires look flat should I put air in my tire or should I just wait to see what happens while i drive on them flat."
This has to be one of the most useless posts on the accord forum todate. This is like me asking you guys ..............:" Hey guys my tires look flat should I put air in my tire or should I just wait to see what happens while i drive on them flat."
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Re: driving without gas cap, good or bad? (schlit)
One thing I always liked about Accords is the gas cap holder on the inside of the filler lid.
