Why does my car keep saying gas cap?
What the fuel cap indicator means. Simply put, if your fuel cap light is on, it means that the computer has detected a leak in the system, typically from a loose gas cap. If this light comes on while driving, pull over in a safe spot and re-secure the cap.
What do you do when your car says check fuel cap?
To handle the situation, follow these steps:
- Turn off the engine.
- Open the fuel door.
- Double check the gas cap and tighten if necessary.
- Crank the car and drive normally.
- The light should go off within a few days. If it doesn’t, the code will need to be checked.
Are there genuine gas caps for Toyota Camry?
We offer a full selection of genuine Toyota Camry Gas Caps, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Please narrow the Fuel Cap results by selecting the vehicle. Item has been added to your cart! This part contains hazardous material. This part is a packaged part and contains multiple quantities of the same item.
When to change gas cap on Toyota genuine?
My maintenance records indicate I’ve swapped out the gas cap at 35K, 74K and now at 177,500 miles. This time, though, I was getting the CHECK ENGINE and the VSC TRAC lights illuminated on my dash.
Do you need a new gas cap on a Toyota 4Runner?
If your Gen 3 Toyota 4Runner is getting the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light then you need a new gas cap. Why is that? Nobody knows. Look at my picture: 1 is bad & old and the other is this item. This fuel cap appears to be OEM factory Toyota. This is my 3rd gas cap in 13 years and a new gas cap solved the Check Engine light every time!
Is there an aftermarket fuel tank cap for Toyota?
The added bonus of buying the OE equipment cap is that it comes with the teather that secures it to the vehicle when you open it. Aftermarket caps don’t have that feature. If your Toyota is throwing a trouble code for an Evap problem, start with this first.