i had to grab some gas on my way home today, up to $3.02 again anyway, i usually fill it 'til the point where the pump handle damn near breaks my hand so today i filled it at i always do and as i was going to take the pump out of the car i noticed gas running down the side. first thought was "omg i need paper towels!!" but then i noticed that the little flap that covers the hole was gone. there IS supposed to be a little flap there right? so now i'm not sure what to do, any ideas?

 

i don't have one. i was wondering the same thing awhile back but i forgot all about it.

i'm 2.0 sc. don't know if there is a difference.

 

ohhh the metal flap that is spring loaded and only opens up when u put the nozel directly into the tank right?

I have the same problem. I'm willing to bet that its not gone but the spring is broken so it is just stuck up in the "open" position

but as long as you put ur cap on tight and have it click it a few times you'll be all set.

 

yep, that's the one. i was just sort of freaking out at the thought of having that floating around in my gas tank lol.

 

are u sure its just not bent backwards into the fuel hose that leads to your tank? cuz that is how mine is. at first i thought it was gone, but then further inspection i noticed its just stuck upward.

 

so...is there one? i don't have one either.

 

i'll go out and look again. when i checked earlier i didn't see anything but i didn't have a flashlight then either. brb

 

i'm pretty sure i never had one. i dont see how it would be stuck down, although who knows.

 

i'm pretty positive i had/have one because i never noticed the smell of gas whenever i took the cap off. i still don't see anything but i'll ask my step-father to look at it anyway. he should be home anytime now.