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Fuel Filler Doors... Why?

4K views 19 replies 12 participants last post by  SteelonSteel 
#1 ·
Ok, maybe I don't understand because out of the four Jeeps I have/had (75 CJ5, 79 CJ7, 46 CJ2A and 02 Liberty) only one has/had a fuel door...

So why is a fuel door one of the first things I see people adding to their new JK's? Is there a practical reason or is it just for looks? Do the standard open fillers let in water or something? I'm not worried about gas theft, never had it happen before and not going to start worrying about it now.

Thanks,
 
#2 ·
Well, fuel is getting more and more expensive.
I didn't worry about it, either, when I could fill my tank for a ten spot and have enough left over for a Coke and a candy bar. Today though it costs around 60 dollars.
I've personally never had fuel stolen, but I know lots of people that have.
I suppose it depends where you live or park, as well.
 
#5 ·
Well for me it has a practical purpose. Up here in Canada, snow gets packed in everywhere. Filling up the jeep in the middle of winter means using my bare hands to clear the snow from around the fuel filler cap, sometimes breaking ice too. Now with the door all I have to do is pop it open. My fuel filler door does not lock though.
 
#14 ·
Personally, I'm not concerned with fuel theft. Have yet to be a victim of that crime in 48 years so no locking cap or door for me. If I find the filler opening getting packed with ice or snow this winter I'll re-evaluate the need for a filler door. Otherwise, I'm going au natural.
 
#15 ·
I really like the look of the exposed fuel filler cap but I can see concern that someone may steel that and/or put something in your tank that doesn't belong. I might add a locking fuel cap but the door spoils the look.

The comment about snow building up does make sense and that would be the only reason I would add one.

NC
 
#16 ·
So who makes a "good" door and /or a locking cap or door. Hate it when the lock freezes and I need to put fuel into the tank.

Good = fit
easy install
looks fitting for a jeep
lasting quality
freeze proof
not over priced

Yes, I want it all and need to know where I can get it.:lol:

Chuck,
 
#20 ·
I don't worry about theft from the fuel filler port/cap/doors. I was pretty sure all vehicles made in the US have to have that rollover fuel check valve thing. Most of those make it near impossible to siphon a tank. ETA- obviously it does nothing to prevent a dirtball from adding something to your tank.

Now the shitbirds that punch a hole in your tank to get your gas and leave the rest of it to leak on the gound, well they deserve a shorter lifespan. I've heard of a couple of those in the last 5 years.
 
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