Capless fuel tank

Loco-diablo · June 30, 2017

At 815 miles and only putting gas in twice, I'm not a fan of the capless tank.

Both times I fueled up I got gas dribble around the filler tube.

I guess I'll eventually figure it out and get used to it. But for now, I'm not really liking it.

Thoughts?

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Sierra706 · July 1, 2017

At 815 miles and only putting gas in twice, I'm not a fan of the capless tank.

Both times I fueled up I got gas dribble around the filler tube.

I guess I'll eventually figure it out and get used to it. But for now, I'm not really liking it.

Thoughts?

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I get gas dribble with the standard cap unless I wait 30+ seconds

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2017_whitez71 · July 1, 2017

Have had no problems with mine. Had truck a few months now.

Boardmember · July 1, 2017

Maybe go to a different gas station that doesn't have prostate problems.

Someone had to go there...might as well be me.

Dnt · July 1, 2017

Got about 2500 miles here and I have not noticed any difference in the spillage. I have "almost" stopped opening the flap and then automatically reaching for the gas cap LOL

SilveradoSaver · July 1, 2017

I don't have the capless system on my truck, but have driven GM vehicles with it before. Never had an issue with it; it's actually nice not having the cap (unless you drive in an area where contaminants and stuff can get into it). I don't recall ever noticing any more "dribble" when fuelling up versus a capped system. I usually just shake it off and give it a second.

Loco-diablo · July 1, 2017

My Toyota fill was designed differently. It was wider so you could actually see when it fully stopped flowing. Like I said, it's just different.

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Krusty · July 1, 2017

At 815 miles and only putting gas in twice, I'm not a fan of the capless tank.

Both times I fueled up I got gas dribble around the filler tube.

I guess I'll eventually figure it out and get used to it. But for now, I'm not really liking it.

Thoughts?

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Biggest issue is keeping it clean - I wipe it with a paper towel supplied by the station - and have run this cap on the capless fill since new:

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

Boardmember · July 1, 2017

I use my cap to prop the handle switch in the flow mode, so I can: put my credit card up, clean a bug off the windshield, lean on the bed rail and day dream...etc.

In my area, many - not all - stations have removed the ratchet clip that holds the handle in the engage mode. They say liability.

Loco-diablo · July 1, 2017

I use my cap to prop the handle switch in the flow mode, so I can: put my credit card up, clean a bug off the windshield, lean on the bed rail and day dream...etc.

In my area, many - not all - stations have removed the ratchet clip that holds the handle in the engage mode. They say liability.

Until recently the flow holder on the pumps were outlawed in Massachusetts, but the law changed about a year ago so 95% off the stations have them now.

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RUSSH · July 1, 2017

No problems here, but I still open the gas door to take the cap off while my card is processing.

JRoyPDX · July 4, 2017

What year did the capless start? I wonder if you could convert to a previous year upper filler neck piece and a cap.

martha3065 · July 4, 2017

At 815 miles and only putting gas in twice, I'm not a fan of the capless tank.

Both times I fueled up I got gas dribble around the filler tube.

I guess I'll eventually figure it out and get used to it. But for now, I'm not really liking it.

Thoughts?

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You're doing it wrong. You have to shake it when you're done to prevent the dribble. Careful though. Shake it more than twice and you're playing with it.

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JRoyPDX · July 4, 2017

You're doing it wrong. You have to shake it when you're done to prevent the dribble. Careful though. Shake it more than twice and you're playing with it.

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Doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't you play with it?

Dale L · July 4, 2017

Biggest issue is keeping it clean - I wipe it with a paper towel supplied by the station - and have run this cap on the capless fill since new:

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

2 inch PVC pipe cap fits perfectly