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When fueling up a quick question?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Carlos_954, Nov 14, 2015.

  1. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:10 PM
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    Carlos_954

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    Evening fellas. Quick observation I've made. Do our trucks not have A place to put the cap on while putting gas in. I'm not a fan of letting it fall on the paint. Maybe I haven't looked hard enough :)
     
  2. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    ridez

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    i put gas in today too and i didn't see anywhere to hang it, i miss my f150 with no gas cap
     
  3. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    I noticed that too. Oh well though. I got over it on the first fill up
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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    Just take the lead off the cap so you can put it in your pocket while you fuel up.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    Carlos_954

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    It was a scratch my head type of moment lol.
     
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    I hang the tether on the two prongs that keep the cover closed. Works great.
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:19 PM
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    Bone Stock.Why mess with perfection?Except...
    On the inside of the door you open to access the gas cap you will find a sort of pinch tab. Simply push the plastic cord connecting your gas cap to the body of your truck into this pinch tab. You will find that your gas cap is held securely in place for the duration of your refueling stop.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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    Thanks for that Addicus. While refueling did some quick math. 18 mpg city
     
  9. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    I did this as well, works great
     
  10. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    ToyoTacoma08

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    Haha I filled up today but for the 2nd time and forgot the tacoma doesn't have a place to hold the cap. I will try what addicus24 said.
     
  11. Nov 14, 2015 at 6:45 PM
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    Hi Carlos_954. I find I get between 18 and 20 combined hwy and city driving. If I keep my rpms below 2500. Really not that hard to do.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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    I've had mine 3 weeks 1300 miles. I'm assuming the mpg's will not change much
     
  13. Nov 14, 2015 at 7:11 PM
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    Same here
     
  14. Nov 14, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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    Mine seemed to increase a little. Maybe an mpg or two per tank. Could have just been me learning how the truck responds. While I'm "getting to know the truck" it's interesting to get the feel for it.
     
  15. Nov 14, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    Yep that's exactly what I do too
     
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    I always cut my tether and just takes the cap and rest it on the bed or pump.
     
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    Hang it in the air
     
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