Capless Fuel Fill Solution

[4x4Pete]

Is there a way to replace it with a screw type cap? My '16 is flex and has a yellow screw cap. It seems really stupid that they changed the cap. What happens when the cap leaks a bit and you get the loose gas cap engine light and code?

[6.2Midnight]

Anyone have someone they know at a dealership that can find out what parts we need to go back to a cap system? I've been looking around, but don't know exactly which parts we would need to do it. http://www.gmpartspros.net/auto-parts/2016/chevrolet/silverado-1500/ltz-trim/6-2l-v8-gas-engine/fuel-system-cat/fuel-system-components-scat/?part_number=22921366

[John Dell]

GM must want us all to go for "plugged fuel filter" service often. And I'm sure the fuel filter is inside the fuel tank. So $1000 later?

[austingta]

What? My 2016 HD 2500 Duramax has a normal cap with tether. Is this on a gas truck?

 

My 2015 F150 did have a capless filler, but it didnt bother me.

[6.2Midnight]

Yes, gas truck. For security reasons, this is the cheaper route instead of a lock gas door...

[Krusty]

One week of ownership and filled it today when the low fuel warning popped up. The cap-less fill worked fine - it's like not knowing you are pumping gas. I do have it covered with this dust cap to keep things clean and dry:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WATER-DUST-GAS-CAP-COVER-2017-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO-GMC-SIERRA-CAPLESS-FUEL-FILL-/382009468868?hash=item58f189e7c4:g:Ag0AAOSwXYtYzzeq&vxp=mtr

 

[revrnd]

Looks like a Bearing Buddy cover.

[6.2Midnight]

That's what I thought...

[revrnd]

Well, I think I've found an easy solution, a 2" test cap:

 

 

 

Not quite as snug as my homemade 1, but I don't think it'll fly off in use.

 

I got this @ a Canadian hardware chain, but should be readily available @ Home Despot, Lowe's or any other American outlet.

[John Dell]

Looks like a Bearing Buddy cover.

I bought one before looking at it as close as you. It is a bearing cover.

It looks like it will work.

[jpinoy]

I had a buddy of mine make this for me with his CNC. Came out pretty good I think.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[6.2Midnight]

looks great, what is the honey looking substance on the inside?

[jpinoy]

looks great, what is the honey looking substance on the inside?

that's just the lighting hitting the swirl marks from the machining.

 

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[revrnd]

that's just the lighting hitting the swirl marks from the machining.

 

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I was going to guess that too.

[Likarok]

Hey JPINOY,

 

Does he want to make about 5000 more of them? hahahhaha

 

Looks very good!