gas cap

Fuel filler cover

A gas cap is the removable cover that seals a vehicle's fuel tank opening.

It prevents fuel from evaporating or spilling and keeps contaminants out.

A loose or missing gas cap can trigger a check engine light.

I realized I'd left my gas cap at the last station.

Related
  • fuelEnergy source material
  • tankLarge storage vessel
  • fillerSubstance closing gaps
  • fuel doorVehicle's tank access cover
  • lidRemovable container cover

twist · seal · nozzle · pump · fill up · gasoline · diesel · vapor · lock · threaded · tighten · click · loose · check engine · check engine light · evaporation · station · refuel

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gas capgas tank

Vehicle's fuel storage

fuel tank

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