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mrha · 09-12-2012, 11:47 PM

In all my cars when I fill up the gas tank I usually have to push the fuel spout against a little metal flap and then let it rest in the feed line.

Do our cars have that little flap? Because the last time I filled up I didn't see one there and I'm afraid I might've pushed it in too hard.

ngabdala · 09-12-2012, 11:52 PM

Lol

I'm not laughing at you. I'm just remembering the first time I fueled up my BRZ and had the same experience you did.

There's nothing wrong with your BRZ

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Originally Posted by mrha

In all my cars when I fill up the gas tank I usually have to push the fuel spout against a little metal flap and then let it rest in the feed line.

Do our cars have that little flap? Because the last time I filled up I didn't see one there and I'm afraid I might've pushed it in too hard.

mrha · 09-12-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ngabdala

Lol

I'm not laughing at you. I'm just remembering the first time I fueled up my BRZ and had the same experience you did.

There's nothing wrong with your BRZ

Ah good to know I thought I broke it off haha

Draco-REX · 09-13-2012, 10:07 AM

No flap. Thought it was odd myself. But I guess they feel the flap is redundant with today's sealed gas caps.

Dave-ROR · 09-13-2012, 10:54 AM

Flaps left Integras in 1998 or 1999 IIRC. None of my recent cars have had flaps, but some crappy rentals have.

Ford doesn't even use a gas cap anymore, at least not on the F150s, not sure about the rest of their line.

michaelahess · 09-13-2012, 12:33 PM

Yeah my mustang has no cap. Wife went to fill it up when we were bringing it home, wish I'd had the camera when she popped the fuel door!

Turbowned · 09-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Why no gas cap/flap? BECAUSE RACE CAR.

bucket · 09-13-2012, 07:25 PM

So this is why a loose gas cap will throw a CEL? If I had to choose, I would go with the flap.

SuperDave · 09-14-2012, 01:42 AM

lol, i haven't had a different car till this year, i thought the "no flap" was a subaru quirk.

86BRZ · 09-14-2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrha

In all my cars when I fill up the gas tank I usually have to push the fuel spout against a little metal flap and then let it rest in the feed line.

Do our cars have that little flap? Because the last time I filled up I didn't see one there and I'm afraid I might've pushed it in too hard.

Filling up BRZ or Girl?

RAWR BRZ · 10-06-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 86BRZ

Filling up BRZ or Girl?

09-12-2012, 11:47 PM	#1
mrha #1819 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Lightning Red Subaru BRZ Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 355 Thanks: 83 Thanked 126 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This might sound weird In all my cars when I fill up the gas tank I usually have to push the fuel spout against a little metal flap and then let it rest in the feed line. Do our cars have that little flap? Because the last time I filled up I didn't see one there and I'm afraid I might've pushed it in too hard.

09-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#5
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Flaps left Integras in 1998 or 1999 IIRC. None of my recent cars have had flaps, but some crappy rentals have. Ford doesn't even use a gas cap anymore, at least not on the F150s, not sure about the rest of their line. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

09-13-2012, 12:33 PM	#6
michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah my mustang has no cap. Wife went to fill it up when we were bringing it home, wish I'd had the camera when she popped the fuel door! __________________ Mike's Car Journal

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