NighthawkBlack

I went to fill up yesterday and when I took off my 2000 TL's gas cap there was a hole. What I mean is I could have sworn there is a flap on the gas pipe filler tube but I don't have one. My 1987 Camry has one and Im not sure if I am imagining that the Acura had one too. Can someone look at their's? Someone with a 1999 told me they have one. Is this dangerous?

Lawaia

Checked mine and there is no flap.

TommyAmrani

99' and flap

Shoofin

'99 and flap
Ed

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Black TL

Hmmm... Thats weird, I have a 99 and i dont have one.

SLVR TL

2000 with NO flap.

Funny how I didn't notice it till you mentioned it.

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yu888

99 and no flap. do we need one? oh well if so, i've driven 36k w/o it.

NighthawkBlack

Thanks for all the replies. My concern isn't whether or not it was designed with one, but if it had one and the thing fell down the tube. I think its weird that some of us have them and some don't? Does anyone have a 2000 with a flap? Hmmm if our gas caps aren't on tight, then the check engine light comes on. Does this happen for 1999 TL's?

[This message has been edited by NighthawkBlack (edited December 24, 2000).]

TommyAmrani

sorry... always thought i had a flap... no flap on mine... 99' flapless...
i doubt it's bad... if it was... honda wouldn't do it... besides the flap is so loose... i can move it w/a string lol... its the cap that's critical...

Nate

Really? I threw my cap away when I first got my car. Was my first mod.

NighthawkBlack

So wait I'm not clear. Does anyone have a flap that you can see when you take off the cap? I hope there wasn't one cause I don't trust the dealership to take down the tank and remove and re-install the filler pipe.

SLVR TL

No flaps as far as I know. I think Nate is kidding when he says he threw it away.

I remember having flaps on my Preludes. I guess you don't need'em if Acura didn't make'em.

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Acura3200

2000 TL, no flap.

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thaitea

There's no flap on my 2001TL. The dealer dude tells me to make sure the cap is on tight or the light will come on. I think the flap would help to reduce fumes leaking out of your car while you have the cap off, but the TL has a recovery system already and don't need the flaps. I like how the TL has the cap holder on there, this way I never have to forget putting the cap back on!

BNut

Yea, the gas cap holder is pretty handy! I'm glad Honda put it on the Accords too!

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Lrpba300

'00 & no flappy thing!...I think that most cars I've had in the past had them...think they're to keep from dropping "stuff" in there besides the gas hose filler!

SLVR TL

We have the "holder" in 4th and 5th gen Preludes also. (...from my own personal experience, this is really handy!)

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Y2K satin-silver TL, non-navi
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H&R OEM Springs
PIAA 1700x w/ Inspire Foglight switch
Polarg M-12 Front turn signals
38% window tint
Valentine 1