filler cap

Fuel opening cover

A filler cap is a removable cover for an opening where liquid is added to a tank or reservoir.

Most commonly, it's the cap on a vehicle's fuel tank: I forgot to replace the filler cap after filling up.

The term also applies to caps on radiators, oil reservoirs, and other containers designed for periodic refilling.

automotive

fuel tank

Container for combustible liquid

gasket · threaded · vented · locking · tethered · overflow · pressure release · diesel · unleaded · nozzle

sealing

plug

Something that blocks openings

  • stopperClosure for an opening
  • bungWooden barrel seal
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark

gasket · o-ring · washer · airtight · watertight · pressure · vacuum · leak-proof · snap-fit · rubber seal

container

jerry can

Portable fuel container

  • canisterSealed cylindrical container
  • drumStruck percussion cylinder
  • tankLarge storage vessel

reservoir · carboy · barrel · storage · vessel · receptacle · spout · opening · neck · mouth

Opposites
OPENING vs. SEALING FUNCTION

filler capdrain plug

Removable basin stopper

drain valve · petcock · drain cock · bleed valve · drain hose

FLUID ADDITION vs. FLUID MEASUREMENT

filler capdipstick

Fluid level indicator

fuel gauge · sight glass

Family

filler, cap, fill, fills, filled, filling, fillings, refill, refills

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G