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filler cap

n
(Automotive Engineering) a device sealing the filling pipe to the petrol tank in a motor vehicle
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filler cap

n (Brit) → Tankdeckel m
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There is one difference to the body shape, someone appears to have made a mistake and given it two petrol filler caps. This is no error and a matter of great joy to those with easy access to a three pronged socket.
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The sealed, maintenance-free batteries you see on a lot of FMTVs don't have filler caps.
The FAA also suggests that fuel filler caps should be the raised, umbrella-style type that shed water, and airplanes should be stored indoors when possible.
Tightly replace the fuel filler caps. Clean up spills and properly dispose of the rags you use to clean up the mess.
Installing yellow filler caps on all E85-capable vehicles--as GM and Chrysler will do--is a great idea and one that should be adopted industry-wide, but until that's complete, responsible communication is required.
Filler caps and the area around the filler neck could also be more clearly marked and colour coded.