sharmat

I was wondering what everyone who lives in full service gas station area does about the gas cap which is attached to the filler area with a string.

It seems that most of the gas jockeys around here dont know that there is a hook on the fuel lid that is used to hang the cap. Most of them just let it hang down rubbing the fender. I think over time this will show as wear.
So what to do? Let it go or jump out of the car before the guy gets to it and open it yourself? Its too difficult to expain it to these people how to do it correctly...if they even speak english. Does any one else find this annoying?

nkhalidi

There is? I had no idea. I just let the cap dangle near the tire, it doesn't hit the fender. No excess wear over there. Or better, don't go to full serve stations (tough if you live in NJ, I guess).

Holli82

That's been my method....may I should

sharmat

The cap doesnt hit it but the string does and im sure it wear the paint down over time. Yup im in NJ so no choice.
I thought i saw post on the 987 forum with someone who posted a pic showing some abrasions on the lip of the fender.
Im sure if you are careful it wont be a problem but....the gas station attendants in NJ...well dont give a s*** about YOUR expensive car. They'll over fill and spill gas over in an attempt to get a round figure on the purchase.

Anyway just my gripe when i filled up today.

Holli82

Well at least gas is cheaper in NJ and you get 93 octane too. $2.71 for 91 octane here( engine misfire and knocking...no extra charge).

Tedder Bear

Yes, very annoying here in NJ. I've "trained" a some attendants at a few local stations. ONce you point out the hook you can almost see the light bulb go off

jnx

I have not seen a gas station attendant since the early 70's around here.

erv

When I'm in NJ I jump out of the car and do it myself. I wouldnt let any of those idiots touch my car.

kauai_diver

wow there is a hook? lol thanks for the headsup, good to know before I drive up to Oregon!

mglobe

Wow, I didn't realize there were still states that only had full service.

I suspect over time (5 years?) it would probably have an impact on the paint.

I can see a few options:

Live with it
Jump out and preempt them
Remove the string
Move to another state

uzj100

Yes, there is a hook. Open the filler lid, look at the lower right portion of the lid as it extends from the car body. The "hook" is about 1/2" wide and allows the filler cap to hang by its cord, clear of the body.

sharmat

With a car such as this being so over engineered did you think they would just allow you to let the cap dangle like that? it just wouldn't look right.

MyEmily

LOL!!! Isn't the gas station attendant the person that that my money and authorize it thru the computer..

kauai_diver

lol you almost make it sound like thats a bad thing!

gota911

I think Dave (Coochas) has the same problem with his "cap." From the pics I see of him wearing shorts, his "cap" dangles, too.... a LOT!