How To Fix a Missing Petrol Cap
Repco | 3rd May 2024 | 2 minutes to read
Losing your petrol cap can cause a lot of issues with your vehicle.
Firstly, fuel will evaporate more quickly when the cap is missing, which will reduce your fuel efficiency. You're also opening your fuel tank up to contaminants like dirt, dust, and water which can cause issues like clogged fuel filters, injector problems, and even engine misfires.
A seal fuel system is imperative to maintain proper pressure in your engine as well and low pressure can negatively impact vehicle performance.
Luckily, there are steps you can take to mitigate these problems before you can get your hands on a replacement fuel cap.
Step By Step for Replacing a Fuel Cap
If you're concerned that water might have gotten into the tank, add a fuel additive that disperses water by simply pouring the recommended amount into the petrol tank.
If you have to wait to get a petrol cap with the correct fitment, purchase an emergency fuel cap to stop contaminants from getting into your tank. They will usually just pop right in, but it may depend on your fuel filler.
Once the permanent cap arrives, make sure it fits correctly and then tightly secure it. Have a professional fit it if you are unsure of the process for your particular vehicle.
Fuel Caps at Repco
We sell a wide variety of locking and non-locking petrol caps that are suitable for many different vehicles. We also have emergency fuel caps that are great to have in a pinch and fuel additives that will help remove contaminants from your fuel in the event that you've been driving without a cap for a while.
If you need a replacement fuel cap, use our Rego Search feature to get the correct fitment for your vehicle.
