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Apac102
09-27-2005, 03:26 PM
My dad lost the gas cap to my tank while driving it for a week and now i have to get a new one. Do you guys have any suggestions to a place that woudl give me a bargain?
graywolf624
09-27-2005, 04:59 PM
gas caps are cheap.. pep boys are auto zone should cover you for about a fiver.
Apac102
09-27-2005, 08:18 PM
Really? I was looking up online and they said that it would cost me about $50. Im wondering if im just paying for the name though. Audi that is.
graywolf624
09-27-2005, 08:48 PM
most definitly.. you dont need a manufacturer specific gas cap.. just one that fits the size.. just like brake pads most stores have part number matches for generic ones.
gigdy
09-28-2005, 12:12 AM
I think if it wasnt an audi u could find one good and cheap, but u used the word audi so whatever it is its expensive.
ZfrkS62
09-28-2005, 12:34 AM
I think if it wasnt an audi u could find one good and cheap, but u used the word audi so whatever it is its expensive.

:lol: i think that about sums it up.

You may be able to get a generic gas cap, but you need to make sure it seals correctly, otherwise the check engine light is going to come on.
graywolf624
09-28-2005, 09:09 PM
You may be able to get a generic gas cap, but you need to make sure it seals correctly, otherwise the check engine light is going to come on.
The store should have a book like what you get for oil filters.
RC45
09-28-2005, 09:50 PM
How to Choose the Right Replacement Gas Cap
A gas cap seems insignificant as far as automobile parts go, but it's a key part of your automobile's emission control system. Choosing the right replacement cap helps everyone breathe easier.


Steps:
1. Bring your car's year, make, and model with you to the auto parts store.

2. Check a reference manual or a supply store's computer database for the type of cap your car needs.

3. Select the type of gas cap specified. Don't substitute another kind, even if it looks and feels OK.


Warnings:
Don't drive around without a gas cap - it's unsafe for you, your car, and the environment.

Overall Warnings:
The closed-fuel system of a new car reduces pollution by forcing vapors into a recovery canister. Pick the wrong cap, and you'll end up with vapors escaping. A snug feel is not enough. Even a gas cap that goes on readily and doesn't wiggle can have an imperfect seal.




http://www.ehow.com/how_6656_choose-replacement-gas.html

https://www.rockauto.com/applet3.html

From $3 to $11 ...