gas cap missing

[trozei123]

i am not sure if this can be done or not. last time i went to get gas, i noticed my cap was missing. i think it was stolen. my fiance's 2011 escape has a tank that doesn't need a cap. just open the door, fuel up, and close it. is it possible to modify the gas cap door to be just like that?

 

[natenkiki2004]

Probably not. The entire system was designed so excess vapors vent through the charcoal canister and back into the engine. Without a cap, you're messing with that system. I'd go buy a cap ASAP.

 

[RangerX]

I would say it's possible, but how much money and effort would it take? Much easier to go buy another gas cap for <$10.

 

[trozei123]

are there severe minuses to driving without a cap? my money is 100% gone right now. i hope i wont have any severe issues from driving a few miles for work.

 

[2000StreetRod]

Buy a locking gas cap

With a locking gas cap neither your cap nor your gas can be stolen.

 

[vq5speed]

They probably tossed the cap and stole your gas.

 

[2stroke]

It is perfectly fine to drive without the cap for a short time. If I was you, I would just slap some duct tape over the hole to keep water out, and drive until you have money. A cap is just a few bucks, but I completely understand being broke.

 

[natenkiki2004]

Eventually, your gas will vaporize more, causing you to lose fuel. How much, will it be noticeable? I don't know. Yes, it's more of an environmental/emissions function but having a fully sealed system means no excess can evaporate.

Caps are cheap, get one. Don't bother with a locking cap, they only keep honest people honest and actually cause more hassle at the pump.

 

[colintrax]

It is perfectly fine to drive without the cap for a short time. If I was you, I would just slap some duct tape over the hole to keep water out, and drive until you have money. A cap is just a few bucks, but I completely understand being broke.

What he said, if you really don't have the cash right now. Throw some paper towels there and cover with duct tape. Did this on a lot of trucks at ServiceMaster

 

[trozei123]

Thanks for all the advice. I couldn't have gotten luckier. I'm borrowing a gas cap right now. I plan on going out to the local PNP tomorrow since its free admission day, and try and get one to replace the one I'm borrowing.