{"id":92900,"date":"2023-09-20T21:36:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T04:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=92900"},"modified":"2023-11-10T00:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T08:38:27","slug":"where-is-the-fuel-cap-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-fuel-cap-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Fuel Filler Cap Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_24ca51-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_24ca51-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_24ca51-8a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-95a492  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0fee5e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5e7244-36\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5e7244-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5e7244-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_5e7244-36 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5e7244-36\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The fuel cap is a circular lid that&rsquo;s connected to the hatch you open when you pump fuel in. It protects the opening of the fuel tank and prevents spillage, evaporated fumes, and air from entering the tank.<\/li><li>An indicator on the fuel gauge shows the fuel tank&rsquo;s location. It&rsquo;s usually in the form of a gas pump with an arrow below or beside that points either left or right.<\/li><li>If you plan on detaching the cap, use a screwdriver to pry the hinge out of the hatch. To attach the new cap, slide the hinge back into the tab of the hatch.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Fuel Cap Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/gas-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel cap\">fuel cap<\/a> is at the place where you add fuel to the tank. Many newer vehicles (Fords in particular) don&rsquo;t have fuel filler caps anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, you still need to know where the fuel cap is. Some older cars (&lsquo;60-&rsquo;70s) have the fuel filler cap behind the license plate. 1956 Chevy Biscaynes had it behind the left tail light, believe it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler-1024x846.jpg\" alt=\"capless fuel filler\" class=\"wp-image-95443\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/capless-fuel-filler.jpg 1113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A capless fuel filler. Many new vehicles, such as Fords, are not equipped with a fuel cap. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_911458-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_911458-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0a8545-12.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0a8545-12 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_0a8545-12 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image_0a8545-12 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_0a8545-12 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_0a8545-12 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_0a8545-12\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_083b00-6a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_083b00-6a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_083b00-6a pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nOne rule of thumb is that if the vehicle has a single exhaust, the fuel filler will always be on the opposite side of the vehicle from the exhaust pipe outlet.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0456-code-evaporative-emission-system-small-leak-detected\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f\"><style> .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f:active, .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u56de52787c461747a0c0641ff81c123f:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0456 Code: EVAP System Small Leak &mdash; Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, and Fixes<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The cap protects the opening of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-tank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel tank\">fuel tank<\/a>. It prevents issues, such as spillage, evaporated fumes, sucking in air, and contaminants from entering the tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Fuel Cap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an indicator on the fuel gauge that shows the fuel tank&rsquo;s location. It&rsquo;s usually in the form of a gas pump with an arrow below or beside that points either left or right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fuel-gauge-with-an-indicator-showing-the-fuel-tank-location.jpg\" alt=\"fuel gauge with an indicator showing the fuel tank location\" class=\"wp-image-95444\" width=\"1000\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fuel-gauge-with-an-indicator-showing-the-fuel-tank-location.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fuel-gauge-with-an-indicator-showing-the-fuel-tank-location-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fuel-gauge-with-an-indicator-showing-the-fuel-tank-location-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fuel-gauge-with-an-indicator-showing-the-fuel-tank-location-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption>Fuel gauge with an indicator showing the fuel tank&rsquo;s location. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some vehicles have a remote fuel tank cap opener on the floor in front of the driver&rsquo;s seat. Pulling on the lever grants access to the fuel cap and tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the cap attached to the hatch that opens when you pull on the lever. It&rsquo;s usually connected with a wire or two. If you plan on detaching the cap, use a screwdriver to pry the hinge out of the hatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To attach the new cap, slide the hinge back into the tab of the hatch. Note that the process might vary depending on the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Fuel Cap Typically Located? 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