One of the most confusing aspects of refueling, other than some new cars not having gas caps at all, is the inconsistency of the fuel door placement. They are either on the left or right side of the ...

If you're driving a rental or friend's car, there's often a moment of panic when you don't know which side the gas tank is on ...

For a component that’s not much different from the lid of a jam jar, gasoline caps inspire lots of passion. Why doesn’t a new Toyota Sienna minivan have a lanyard so you don’t drive off and leave the ...

What happens if my gas cap is left off? Why does it cause the check engine light to come on? Have I done some damage to the engine? These are very common questions, and luckily there’s an easy fix and ...

In a recent column, you talked about how a vehicle’s emissions system monitors itself for leaks. And that if a gas cap is loose and lets vapors escape, that will turn on the check engine light. Well, ...

The state of Arizona is giving away free gas caps. Not to just anyone. And in fact the cost is being picked up by the company that has the contract with the state to do vehicle emission checks. But ...

Replacing cracked or damaged gas caps is one way to make a vehicle more eco-friendly. Photo by Metro Creative Graphics Aerosol flat fixers should be used only as a last resort Chevy Silverado partners ...