Stant Touchless Fuel Cap

[PatriotRider]

I did the seat hinge access to the gas cap mod on my 2014 RT and like it very much. For additional convenience, I'm considering one of those "instant (touchless) gas caps" so I don't have to reach in the confined space of the gas cap...just stick the nozzle into the self sealing hole and pump the gas.

Anyone use a Stant or other instant fill fuel cap on your Spyder and what's your experience with it...

 

[ThreeWheels]

I don't have one on my Spyder, but I do have something similar for my 2012 Ford Focus.
It's fine as far as it goes, but you need a special funnel to fill it from a gas can if you ever run out of gas.
So far it works well, but I don't yet know how it will hold up in the long run.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GAS CAP

... A year ago I did a GAS DOOR that was very small compared to others I've seen ( 4 1/2 in. ) so I used a Perma-cap II. This is the same principle as the Stant that you have........works great....Mike :thumbup:..

 

[PatriotRider]

... A year ago I did a GAS DOOR that was very small compared to others I've seen ( 4 1/2 in. ) so I used a Perma-cap II. This is the same principle as the Stant that you have........works great....Mike :thumbup:..

could you post the model or part # (for 2014) pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze

thanx

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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could you post the model or part # (for 2014) pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze

thanx

....I would if I knew exactly what you are referring to.......My answer to your post mentioned a " GAS DOOR " and the " Perm-cap II "...........and neither one has anything to do with a specific year...........Mike :thumbup:

 

[ceyer69]

Gas Door Mod & Perm-Cap II

Can you elaborate on the door install and Perm-Cap? Pics, where to get? These are great ideas that others could appreciate having!! Thanks for sharing!!

....I would if I knew exactly what you are referring to.......My answer to your post mentioned a " GAS DOOR " and the " Perm-cap II "...........and neither one has anything to do with a specific year...........Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LOOK HERE

Can you elaborate on the door install and Perm-Cap? Pics, where to get? These are great ideas that others could appreciate having!! Thanks for sharing!!

....Sorry but I can't do links ......but if you click on ..BLUEKNIGHT911..." latest started threads "......then to post " WE DID IT, WE DID IT, WE DID IT "........then go to post #8 and click on the LINK there.......read the explanation , the Pics are down at post # 15..............I think the Stant Cap mentioned above will work also, it's the same principle.......you can PM " Andy Cserny " He did this also and posted some really nice Pics , but I can't find them........Mike :thumbup:

 

[PatriotRider]

Can you elaborate on the door install and Perm-Cap? Pics, where to get? These are great ideas that others could appreciate having!! Thanks for sharing!!

read through this thread...post #14 is a "how to" explanation
I did the mod and love it...be sure you hinge far back enough to get to the gas cap as shown

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?65326-Can-you/page3

 

[PatriotRider]

....I would if I knew exactly what you are referring to.......My answer to your post mentioned a " GAS DOOR " and the " Perm-cap II "...........and neither one has anything to do with a specific year...........Mike :thumbup:

sorry, looking a part/model number for the quick fill gas cap(s)
stant and/or perm-cap
there are multiple ones that are the screw in type...they only indicate which is which for automobiles

 

[pitzerwm]

You might see if the cap on your car or some other people's car will fit the Spyder and then find the one for that car.

 

[PatriotRider]

You might see if the cap on your car or some other people's car will fit the Spyder and then find the one for that car.

yup...it's confusing...all gas caps that screw in have the same threads...my Spyder cap works on my Honda Van

I believe the issue is different fuel systems have different venting properties as in what pressure/vacuum some valve or vent opens from the cap...there are a couple of different model numbers of the Stant and the Easy Fill that are the screw in kind (the other kind are cam closing caps)

I know on my Honda Van, the check engine light will come on if the cap is not screwed in tight enough to hear at least "2 clicks". But I guess that's just to show it's tight and not venting from the cap

like I said, it's complicated to me

edit: here's a cap with all the specs that may or may not matter for a spyder
http://www.carid.com/stant/instant-fill-fuel-cap-mpn-41003.html

 

[Shiznit98204]

Doesn't this cap make it hard to top off the tank? You can't see the level anymore with this installed. :dontknow: