fuel door

Tank access panel

A fuel door is the small hinged panel on a vehicle's exterior that covers the fuel filler cap.

Drivers open the fuel door to access the gas tank for refueling: She couldn't figure out which side the fuel door was on.

Also called a fuel flap or gas door.

Related

nozzle · pump · pump handle · gas station · latch · release · lever · panel · flap · station · road trip · gallon · diesel · unleaded · click · open · hinged · lock

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Opposites
vehicle access points

fuel doorhood

Attached head covering

trunk lid · tailgate · liftgate · sunroof · cargo door

energy input vs. output components

fuel doorexhaust pipe

Rear automotive emissions conduit

tailpipe · muffler · catalytic converter · charging port

Family

fuel, door, fuels, fueled, fueling, refuel, refueled, refueling, doors

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G