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How to Open the Car Fuel Flap

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Fuel cap

How do you open the fuel flap on your car? Let's see how to do it. To open the fuel flap located on the left side of the car body, pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard (this may vary depending on the car model). Once the cover flap is open, you will find the black plastic fuel cap: unscrew it and remove it from the tank opening (attach the cap to the flap). After refuelling, tighten the cap onto the tank opening. Close the fuel flap using the locking mechanism underneath it.

Updated on 18 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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