2007-03-15 02:05:32 · 19 answers · asked by danielle b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes.
The fuel tank should be a sealed unit.
There is a 'breather' in case it is over-filled but there should always be a cap on the tank.
If your car is the one missing a cap then get a replacement urgently.
This is a MAJOR fire risk!
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2007-03-15 02:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could have an impact if somebody decides to syphon fuel from your tank! If there is no fuel cap, best also to drive without having a full tank.
2007-03-15 09:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Beanbag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, has something to do with the vaccuum created witin your fuel system, and your emissions... I live in illinois and we have state governed emission standards and a fuel cap is required because it's better for the enviroment, also if you do'nt have a cap, gas can evaporate and you will have to buy it more often..
Hope this helps. N
2007-03-15 09:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by n_maritz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take it as a car driver you have no concept of what fuel spills on roads can do then. its dangerous not just for you but for the people that ride over your fuel on the road. get a cap or get a bus.
2007-03-15 09:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by gixer rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes : it does because the fule cap keeps Gas-o lene in
your tank while traveling also makes mileage alot better
Remember to conserve energy and our Environment every
day safe
2007-03-15 09:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the fuel leaks out of the filler.
2007-03-15 10:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, fuel will evaporate more and probably splash out, as well as perhaps being siphoned. You're at risk from all sorts of rubbish getting in the tank and, finally, it's bl**dy dangerous
2007-03-15 09:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fuel vapors escape from the tank. Usually they stay in the tank and are used by the engine.
2007-03-15 09:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and it's illegal because in the event of an accident you will spill fuel all over the road which can then be ignited.
2007-03-15 09:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some evaporation and could allow foreign matter to enter the tank causing poor performance.
2007-03-15 09:09:01 · answer #10 · answered by father of 4 husband of 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋