gas cap - Honda Prelude Forum

Andy4thgenSE · 12-13-2002, 10:31 AM

is it bad to drive around w/out your gas cap on? My gas door is closed....I was in too much of a hurry this morning and left it on my trunk and god only knows where it is now. thanx

Andy

prelude2005 · 12-13-2002, 10:56 AM

lol, I dunno, but I know it holds pressure.

hmm lets wait for more responses.

I'd get one soon.

kennethmina · 12-13-2002, 11:02 AM

of course it is important.. but not that important... try to buy one now...

My gf experienced before. She didn't know until next refill time. She was so scared when she opened the gas door and saw no cap on. She was driving that car with no gas cap for almost 1.5 weeks. lol......

Anyway, it is not really big deal... just try to get one ASAP.

it does hold pressure, but that won't screw up anything.. in fact, it should be better coz without the cap on, you are actually equalize the inner pressure and outer pressure. So your car won't suck the fuel and create vacuum in the tank...

correct me if you think i am wrong.

magistir · 12-13-2002, 12:42 PM

I bought my car without a gas cap and so far its been running fine for a week. I would like to get one soon tho... Anybody know where I could get a nice shiny new cap?

Qveon · 12-13-2002, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by kennethmina
of course it is important.. but not that important... try to buy one now...

My gf experienced before. She didn't know until next refill time. She was so scared when she opened the gas door and saw no cap on. She was driving that car with no gas cap for almost 1.5 weeks. lol......

Anyway, it is not really big deal... just try to get one ASAP.

it does hold pressure, but that won't screw up anything.. in fact, it should be better coz without the cap on, you are actually equalize the inner pressure and outer pressure. So your car won't suck the fuel and create vacuum in the tank...

correct me if you think i am wrong.

Umm i don't think so, the gas tank has a check valve vent.

bk94si · 12-13-2002, 01:21 PM

I think the danger is if the fumes ignite. Don't park it in an enclosed area and stay away from sparks and flames.

Andy4thgenSE · 12-13-2002, 04:23 PM

hey thanx for the replies. It turns out someone at the gas station found it so I dont need one after all.

Andy <---won't ever forget his gas cap again

fourthgeneration · 12-13-2002, 04:29 PM

leave it on the little carrier thing on the inside of the door, so if you forget to screw it on/close the fuel door it'll still be there

VeeTec · 12-13-2002, 04:32 PM

It is very dangerous! All it takes is one little spark and you'll have a fire, and possibly an explosion.

vile10 · 12-13-2002, 04:42 PM

i once forgot to closed my gas door and left the gas cap on the trunk and just drove off a gas station and drove like that for couple days, should be fine for short while

but i replaced it later on though

honda oem one is like $10

VeeTec · 12-13-2002, 04:57 PM

In the winter the air can be VERY dry, and it doesn't much of a spark to combust the fumes.

Absolut · 12-14-2002, 09:49 AM

Not too mention the whole "bad for the enviroment" thing that nodoby seems to care about.

ViZ · 12-14-2002, 01:42 PM

your fuel economy will go down also because it can evaporate a litle easier.. in my truck someone stole my gas cap and i noticed after a hard turn and a stop i smelled gass got out and there was gas on the side of the truck from it spilling out

joethecpa · 12-14-2002, 02:59 PM

so far i don't see any aftermarket gas cap. anyone knows where to get a shiney gas cap.

j_t_heilbrun · 12-14-2002, 04:21 PM

if your car has obdII your cel should come on and maybe even on obdI not sure

89Blu4WS · 12-16-2002, 10:29 AM

96-up Hondas with the gray cap, check engine light will come on without the cap on.