Why didn't they add a capless gas cap?

DIGItonium · 11-25-2013, 08:05 AM

Given Nissan's track record for fuel related things: starvation, sending unit, auto shutoff valve, etc., this is one more thing Nissan can screw up lol.

takjak2 · 11-25-2013, 10:18 AM

If you ever want to fill the car from gas-gans, like at the track, you don't want a factory capless system. The Ford system is a real pain and requires a stupid special funnel to use with gas-cans.

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 10:23 AM

does that capless system prevent gas siphoning? teathering the cap is not enough for dumbarses to forget to recap?

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 10:25 AM

this reminds me of the first time i got in a G... where is the remote filler door opener lever?

lol

Tazicon · 11-25-2013, 10:34 AM

Here is my problem with the capless gas cap. In states were they test things of this nature like Colorado and they say your gas cap is not working properly, are they going to test these as well? I am sure they will then what is the cost when they are bad? Let me keep a darn gas cap as those are much cheaper to deal with. While I lived in Colorado I had to replace several gas caps on various vehicles. I for one do not like Fords better idea and my other vehicles all have gas caps. It ranks right up there with their crappy turn signals! Big Reason I passed on a Range Rover SUV recently.

DEpointfive0 · 11-25-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

Here is my problem with the capless gas cap. In states were they test things of this nature like Colorado and they say your gas cap is not working properly, are they going to test these as well? I am sure they will then what is the cost when they are bad? Let me keep a darn gas cap as those are much cheaper to deal with. While I lived in Colorado I had to replace several gas caps on various vehicles. I for one do not like Fords better idea and my other vehicles all have gas caps. It ranks right up there with their crappy turn signals! Big Reason I passed on a Range Rover SUV recently.

I think these just get an auto pass for the fuel cap pressure test

6MT · 11-25-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I kind of like the capless idea.

I kind of like the hairless idea.

Red__Zed · 11-25-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

If you ever want to fill the car from gas-gans, like at the track, you don't want a factory capless system. The Ford system is a real pain and requires a stupid special funnel to use with gas-cans.

worked with my gas cans without the (included) funnel.

I think it works with anything that is the new CARB design.

ElVee · 11-25-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 03g35coupe6mt

http://www.carprousa.com/pros-and-co...s-car-pro-news
no embarassing cap dangle had me

There MUST be a better way!!

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Ford started the capless gas cap in 2009. I think it is a great idea. I don't know why one does not exist for the 370Z, heck gas caps have no changed in decades except for this one difference. I want to get one but I have to ask myself why Nissan did not add one to start with. Do they know something I don't know, or did they mis the boat, or am I ahead of the curve? Anyone have one or have opinions?

Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

are you stupid....??

onzedge · 11-25-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

are you stupid....??

Haboob · 11-25-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

Those are all great ideas! Well, except the auto park.

03g35coupe6mt · 11-25-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

this reminds me of the first time i got in a G... where is the remote filler door opener lever?

lol

its in the same place as the 370z .............Gf has a 350z and i have to remember to hit the damn button for the gas door

axmea? · 11-25-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Blind Spot Indicator on side-mirror: for those stupid who forget/doesn't-check blind spot.

Auto-off turn signal: for those stupid who forget to turn off the signal after lane change.

Auto-park: for those stupid who doesn't have the skill to do a parallel-parking

Capless gas cap: for those stupid who always forget to put the gas-cap back in place and drive off when the hose was still attached.

are you stupid....??

Dang Mr. Alcheng. I better watch out for the features I want. I have Nav, am I too stupid to read a map.

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Dang Mr. Alcheng. I better watch out for the features I want. I have Nav, am I too stupid to read a map.

I use GPS on my phone too, thus I exclude that in my previous post...

11-25-2013, 08:05 AM	#31 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	this reminds me of the first time i got in a G... where is the remote filler door opener lever? lol TerribleONE likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	does that capless system prevent gas siphoning? teathering the cap is not enough for dumbarses to forget to recap?

11-25-2013, 10:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	Here is my problem with the capless gas cap. In states were they test things of this nature like Colorado and they say your gas cap is not working properly, are they going to test these as well? I am sure they will then what is the cost when they are bad? Let me keep a darn gas cap as those are much cheaper to deal with. While I lived in Colorado I had to replace several gas caps on various vehicles. I for one do not like Fords better idea and my other vehicles all have gas caps. It ranks right up there with their crappy turn signals! Big Reason I passed on a Range Rover SUV recently.