Gas cap

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002517",
  "term": "Gas cap",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A sealed cover for the filler neck of a vehicle's fuel tank, preventing fuel spillage and evaporation. It also maintains pressure within the fuel system and stops contaminants like dirt and water from entering the tank. Modern gas caps are a component of the vehicle's evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, and a loose or faulty cap can trigger a check engine light.",
  "synonyms": [
    "petrol cap"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "petrol cap"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tankdeckel",
    "es": "tapa de gasolina",
    "fr": "bouchon de réservoir d'essence"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gas-cap/"
}