# Capless gas cap **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 5, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208 "2026-09-05T20:27:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oldnotdeadyet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a6a055/32.png) [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/1 "2026-09-05T20:27:19Z")
I have recently purchased a new Maverick with a capless gas filler pipe. The pipe has some plastic fingers that get pushed out of the way when the filler hose is inserted. I am curious what people have experienced with these systems. They don’t seem to be a true seal. Are these systems any better than the old-fashioned gas cap? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/2 "2026-09-05T20:38:04Z")
Not a new thing and there is nothing to worry about. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/3 "2026-09-05T20:42:17Z")
> [@oldnotdeadyet](#): > > Are these systems any better than the old-fashioned gas cap? No, removing and installing a gas cap is good exercise for your arthritic hands. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/4 "2026-09-05T20:53:54Z")
Had one of those for 15 years on my MKZ, no problems. If you park outside, check that debris doesn’t collect in the filler area. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/5 "2026-09-05T23:18:59Z")
We have a 2013 Ford and a 2018 Cadillac with capless fillers. Never a problem and there’s no gas cap to leave loose and cause a check engine light. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/6 "2026-09-06T01:46:52Z")
Our 2019 Odyssey has one and Mrs JT parks in the garage. There is no odor and we always close the garage doors. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/7 "2026-09-06T02:12:31Z")
We have this setup on a 2020 Honda Pilot. It’s given us no problems whatsoever. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/8 "2026-09-06T12:21:18Z")
This is where the “me too” button would be helpful. 2013 truck and 2020 car. Truck is nearing 80K miles, no problems, car @33K, no problems. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/9 "2026-09-07T19:25:37Z")
3 Mustangs with capless fillers and no issues at all. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/10 "2026-09-07T19:45:14Z")
My Mustang and F-150 have this. Zero issues after a decade with the Mustang ---
**Author:** ![Old-Days-Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7feea3/32.png) [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/11 "2026-09-08T21:45:52Z")
I have a capless filler on my Tahoe. I don’t like it strictly on principle. What about the dust and dirt? Does no one have issues with that if they go offroad. I actually can’t stand it. I get very frustrated about it when I fill up. Just give me a cap please. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/12 "2026-09-08T22:11:30Z")
> [@Old-Days-Rick](#): > > What about the dust and dirt? Wipe it off with a tissue if you are concerned. However, there is a seal around the fuel door to keep the weather and dirt out. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/5/7/5777b42832036c4733cc7220987f5a73d5286474.jpeg) > [@Old-Days-Rick](#): > > I actually can’t stand it. I get very frustrated about it when I fill up. Why did you buy this vehicle? There are so many choices out there, you shouldn’t settle for one that has so many negative qualities. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/13 "2026-09-08T22:59:22Z")
My 2017 Vette has one. No issues and never heard of any vette owners having issues either. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/14 "2026-09-09T15:51:27Z")
Then junk it. Get a proper off-road vehicle, like an AMC CJ5. ---
**Author:** ![Old-Days-Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7feea3/32.png) [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/15 "2026-09-09T18:18:38Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Then junk it. Get a proper off-road vehicle, like an AMC CJ5. Why not just put proper gas caps on vehicles? You are not going to use a CJ5 as a work truck on a filthy muddy job site. You will use a pickup and you will contaminate your fuel with the filthy dust on the flapper. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/16 "2026-09-09T18:37:41Z")
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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/17 "2026-09-09T21:44:41Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Get a proper off-road vehicle, like an AMC CJ5. For the superior seating and cargo capacity. Not long ago, you were in favor of the classic station wagon. Rick bought a modern station wagon with all-wheel-drive capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/18 "2026-09-09T22:15:57Z")
@Old-Days-Rick you okay? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/19 "2026-09-10T12:48:08Z")
I doubt I ever recommended driving a classic station wagon for off-roading. If I had a 55-57 Pontiac Safari, I wouldn’t even drive it on a dirt road. For pure off-roading I have always preferred **AMC CJ** Jeeps, The 60&70K5 Blazers were great. Of course now that the new Bronco is available, that has many benefits over the old school 4X4s. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208/20 "2026-09-10T14:44:39Z")
> [@Old-Days-Rick](#): > > Why not just put proper gas caps on vehicles? Consistent EVAP Sealing: Traditional rubber gas cap gaskets degrade, dry out, or get cross-threaded, and or LOST, allowing hydrocarbon vapors to escape… Gas capless systems utilize spring-loaded internal flaps and integrated rubber O-rings that seal mechanically with identical pressure every single time the pump nozzle is removed… The majority of drivers do not drive around all day in mud and dirt, so overall it is better for the average consumer to not have a gas cap… I have never had a gas cap go bad or a CEL about a gas cap, but I also Only turn it till I hear 1 click, I have watched and heard so many people crank down on their gas caps damaging the seal or gas cap… Remember the average person doesn’t know how to check their own oil or tire pressure, why would knowing how to properly install their own gas caps be any different??? Sadly the world does not revolve around me, nor does it revolve around you… 😉 [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capless-gas-cap/206208.md?page=2)