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Which locking fuel cap?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by DreadZeppelin, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    DreadZeppelin

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    I just bought a 2018 Tundra and with gas prices soaring here in Toronto I would like to purchase a locking fuel cap. Has anybody bought a locking cap that works for a 2018? The dealership wants $50+tax here, so I was hoping to find a generic locking cap that doesn't set off a dashboard light that is a little more reasonably priced.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    None. They pretty much all cause a CEL for improper sealing.
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Dustin you could go this route. Locking fuel door from AMI. Here's a link. I have one and no complaints . Just a Sean mentioned above you want to stay away from aftermarket fuel caps. :thumbsup:
    https://www.realtruck.com/ami-fuel-...UAZOLrFP65iGYeUHURmT_R4XCZwpy6V4aAu3HEALw_wcB
     
  4. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    I feel like getting one. Based on mpg Dunno if someone is stealing my gas or it’s just that bad haha
     
  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    chphilo

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    x2 on getting the fuel door rather than gas cap.
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    I got this one for about month now. So far so good. It's kind of a pain to lock and unlock though. A locked door would be better in my opinion.

    upload_2018-3-25_18-15-28.jpg
     
  7. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  9. Mar 25, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Looks cool.
    upload_2018-3-25_18-23-57.jpg
     
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    I have this one also on my 2018, have been using it for 3 months and have had zero issue with it.
     
  11. May 16, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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  12. May 16, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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  14. May 16, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    I found that it’s a pain to lock/unlock so I swapped it out witb a lockable door.
     
  15. May 16, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    It can be a pain but I just deal with it, at least it doesn't leak or make the on dash light go off!
     
  17. May 16, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    Where did you get your lockable door and do you like it!
     
  18. May 16, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    I love m the locking door idea but gosh it’s ugly. May have to try the cap out first
     
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