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Can the new 2017 capless gas filler be adapted to older trucks?

Aubie_01

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O_J_Simpson Senior Enthusiast

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Everytime something new comes out the nay says say it can't be done, while the doers are making it happen. Goes to show. Some people wonder around in circles wondering what the hell happened while the leaders are making stuff happen.

 

If the cap won't retro, nothing stopping you from buying a new fuel neck assembly with a capless fill adaptor and installing it.

WilliamBos Senior Enthusiast

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There is nothing wrong with the capless system. Ford has used it on the F150 since at least 2010. A friend bought a 2010 F150 brand new, has not had an issue with it.

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Everytime something new comes out the nay says say it can't be done, while the doers are making it happen. Goes to show. Some people wonder around in circles wondering what the hell happened while the leaders are making stuff happen.

 

If the cap won't retro, nothing stopping you from buying a new fuel neck assembly with a capless fill adaptor and installing it.

 

I am just wondering if the new system will throw a code on the computer. I think leaving the cap off of the 2014 - 2016 can cause the check engine light to come on?

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I am just wondering if the new system will throw a code on the computer. I think leaving the cap off of the 2014 - 2016 can cause the check engine light to come on?

 

What causes that is just when it's not sealed. I've bought a cheap key gas cap for my '98 and it threw the code. Put the stock one back on and no more code. So I'm sure they've designed it so it seals without an actual cap.

 

Personally, even if it's sealed there's nothing to keep dirt from going in the tank when you put the nozzle in. With a cap the cap is at least protecting that area so nothing can get in the tank. The door isn't sealed so dirt, dust and whatever else can easily get into that area. It would keep the stuff out until you go to put the nozzle in and then it can fall in the tank. So I'd still want a cap. Really even if you could do it, the money wouldn't be worth the 2 seconds you'd save from not having to take the cap off. The only plus is that there's no cap to lose, but I don't have to worry since I have an AMI lockable gas door so I put the cap and my keys on the toolbox.

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HoldHard Enthusiast

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Does anybody know if there is a Locking gas cap for the cap-less fill system? It's designed to stop a syphon hose from getting to the gas, just want to stop other "stuff" from getting put in the tank.

 

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HH

XSKIER Enthusiast

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Does anybody know if there is a Locking gas cap for the cap-less fill system? It's designed to stop a syphon hose from getting to the gas, just want to stop other "stuff" from getting put in the tank.

 

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HH

In the owners manual baggie there is a special funnel that gets down below the second sealing flap. I suppose you would need this if you had to add gas from a gas can rather than the pump.
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In the owners manual baggie there is a special funnel that gets down below the second sealing flap. I suppose you would need this if you had to add gas from a gas can rather than the pump.

 

Thanks... I did find that funnel in the console when I got the truck. My question is regarding a locking fuel cap that fits the "No Cap" type of fuel neck as I don't want people putting anything in the gas tank. Right now all that is protecting the tank is the outside flap (which can open) and the secondary flap in the gas neck. Anybody could pour oil or sugar water or any other liquid into the neck of the fuel tank and I'd never know until it got to the engine....

 

Yeah... I live in Detroit so we have to think at least one step ahead of the local scumbags....

 

HH

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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I'm guessing the new capless system has a better sealing filler neck flapper valve. Probably work if the neck and door were changed, but I haven't seen the new trucks up close.

 

I put gas in my truck about 3 times a month, now that I have a car. At a guesstimated time savings of 8 seconds per fill up, that's 24 seconds a month, or 288 seconds a year (4.8 mins), with my expectation of keeping this truck another 7 years, that's 33.6 mins of my life. Figure it'll take me more than that to purchase and install the whole thing, let alone the cost and time in my life it takes to make the money it costs. So, I'm good with keeping my screw cap. :dunno:

Static Enthusiast

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Thanks... I did find that funnel in the console when I got the truck. My question is regarding a locking fuel cap that fits the "No Cap" type of fuel neck as I don't want people putting anything in the gas tank. Right now all that is protecting the tank is the outside flap (which can open) and the secondary flap in the gas neck. Anybody could pour oil or sugar water or any other liquid into the neck of the fuel tank and I'd never know until it got to the engine....

 

Yeah... I live in Detroit so we have to think at least one step ahead of the local scumbags....

 

HH

Were you running a locking gas cap before this truck?

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