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Old 11-27-2005, 11:04 AM
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A member I was hanging out with yesterday took his gas cap off and put it on the trunk of the car. (Having just sold him a car in great shape, seeing anything put on the paint bothered me.)

I showed him where it belongs when filling up. Never scratches the paint on the trunk this way.
Old 11-27-2005, 11:09 AM
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actually... for those who live in a state that doesn't have the automatic fill slots on the pump handle (ie NY) you can place the gas cap in the handle of the nozzle and it will pump properly and shut off when full just like the if the little slot was there.
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I only use the hook on the door to put the cap in...never have done it anyother way



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In Oregon, we don't pump our own gas. I typically get out and remove my own cap anyway, just so I have control of where it goes.
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Mine'* on a piece of plastic that is attached to the cap area, so I just let it dangle. Am I the only one?
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Originally Posted by Sully1742
Mine'* on a piece of plastic that is attached to the cap area, so I just let it dangle. Am I the only one?
me too
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Mine'* on a piece of plastic that is attached to the cap area, so I just let it dangle. Am I the only one?
me too
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I guess they only give straps out to those that might not understand the hook.


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my dangler is gone, and i dont like fumbling with putting it in that lil holder.. goes on top of the pump


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