petrol cap
Tank opening seal
A petrol cap is the cover that seals a vehicle's fuel tank, preventing fuel from spilling or evaporating and keeping out debris.
British English for what Americans call a gas cap.
She forgot to replace the petrol cap after filling up.
Energy source material
- tankLarge storage vessel
- lidRemovable container cover
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
flap · twist · hinge · open · close · refuel · pump · station
Mechanical leak preventer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- o-ringToroidal sealing element
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- leakproofImpervious to seepage
watertight · silicone · neoprene · compression · evaporation · elastomer · tight · secure
Fixing firmly in position
- keyLock-opening device
- anti-theftDesigned to deter stealing
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- codedConverted to symbols
siphoning · combination · childproof · secure · unauthorized access
Airborne chemical irritants
- vaporGaseous form of liquid
- flammableProne to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
pressure · venting · check engine light · warning · spill · overflow · hazard · fire risk
fuel
Energy source material
nozzle · flap · twist · hinge · open · close · refuel · pump · station · diesel
gasket
Mechanical leak preventer
leakproof · watertight · silicone · neoprene · compression · evaporation · elastomer · tight · secure · replacement
locking
Fixing firmly in position
- keyLock-opening device
- anti-theftDesigned to deter stealing
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
coded · siphoning · combination · childproof · secure · unauthorized access
fumes
Airborne chemical irritants
- vaporGaseous form of liquid
- flammableProne to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
ventilation · pressure · venting · check engine light · warning · spill · overflow · hazard · fire risk · static