I forgot to put my fuel cap on after fueling........

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sprechnd, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. packersfanmw87

    packersfanmw87 Medium Load Member

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    Can I get a def cap replacement at Love's?
     
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  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Maybe.
    Most are 40mm cept mack and volvo which are 60mm I think
     
  4. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Well I personally NEVER dropped a trailer loaded with 47,000 pounds of coated pipe! AND I never spent two hours cussing and screaming and slloooowwwwllyyy raising that blasted trailer back up just to find out I busted off the gladhands.....

    Yeah, THAT was a fun call to breakdown....
     
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  5. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    I’d be surprised. Find out the part number for your DEF cap. Call some dealers to see who carries it. You’ll need the last 6 of your VIN. In the meantime, use some plastic or shrink wrap with a bunch of rubber bands to prevent spilling DEF while driving.
     
  6. packersfanmw87

    packersfanmw87 Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, I got to a Kenworth dealer. Don't know why I've been forgetting fuel caps and DEF caps lately. I even know I double checked the fuel caps...and then missed the def despite passing it to get in the truck.
     
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  7. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    I just got fuel not even 30 mins ago. I got my receipt and parked, walked over to McDonald's and came back and saw a trail of diesel on the ground. I was like "well some idiot left his fuel cap off!!" Then I followed the trail right to my driver's door. Oh well lol mistakes happen
     
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  8. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    I did that before lol I saw oil on the ground where I was unloading and opened the hood and put it back on. Everything under the hood was covered. I came into work the next day and the mechanic was like "we replaced your steering box, it was leaking like crazy!!" All I said was thank you lol
     
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  9. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    Check all your fuel caps before rolling out of the fuel pumps even if you “think” you already checked them after hanging up each hose.
     
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  10. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    This is an old thread, so some of the members may not respond.
     
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  11. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    Could that potentially give you a point on your license if a DOT cop sees it?
     
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