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Gates Flex Fuel Fuel Tank Cap
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Gates Flex Fuel Cap (31838Y)

The Gates Flex Fuel Cap is designed with a vibrant yellow plastic cover and prominently features an E85 designation. This serves as a handy reminder for drivers that they can choose between traditional gasoline and E-85 Ethanol fuel options for their vehicles. This cap is compatible with a wide range of flex fuel vehicles from top manufacturers like Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Mercury, and Plymouth, covering models from the last twelve years.

Key Features

  • Type: Flex Fuel Regular Fuel Cap
  • Lockable: No
  • Cam Type: Quick-On
  • Venting: Pressure Vacuum
  • Shell Diameter: 2.78 inches
  • Thread Diameter: 1.78 inches
  • Depth: 2.41 inches
  • Color: Yellow

Benefits of the Gates Flex Fuel Cap

This flex fuel cap not only provides the flexibility to use various fuel types but also ensures a secure and efficient fit for your vehicle’s fuel system. The quick-on cam type allows for easy installation and removal, making fuel refills a breeze. Plus, the pressure vacuum venting feature helps maintain optimal pressure levels in your fuel tank, enhancing performance and efficiency.

Specifications

The Gates Flex Fuel Cap (31838Y) boasts a shell diameter of 2.78 inches and a thread diameter of 1.78 inches, making it a perfect fit for a variety of flex fuel vehicles. Its durable construction ensures longevity, while the bright yellow color makes it easily identifiable at the pump.

Fitment

This cap fits a broad spectrum of flex fuel vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Mercury, and Plymouth from the past twelve years, making it a versatile choice for many drivers.

Other Part Numbers:
Gates #GATES-31838Y

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Who is Gates?

Gates is a manufacturing company that specializes in creating application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. Their aim is to push the boundaries and engineer products that would meet their customer’s expectations. Today, they are one of the leading brands in their industry segment and have been trusted by millions of users worldwide.

Search for Perfection

The company has continuously invested itself in its research and development to create products that surpass industry standards. By using real-world experiences, they are able to create innovative products that are superior compared to their competitors.

World-Renowned Brand

Gates has expanded itself by offering more products from its catalogs. They are best known for their engine belts that are designed to fit most vehicles available in the market. Due to their product’s high quality, it has become the brand of choice of professional mechanics and tuners around the globe. They have facilities located at over 120 locations in 30 different countries enabling them to accommodate the increasing demands of their clients.

Purchase Gates Products at Vivid Racing

If you want quality parts for your vehicle, then Gates is the right brand for you. With over 100 years in the business, they are able to establish a reputation as a leading manufacturer with a strong sense of personal responsibility and are fully dedicated to providing its customers with the best product. To know more about Gates, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific requirement.

 




Limited Warranty

Goods are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the life of the Goods (or the published recommended replacement interval specified by Gates). Gates will replace or repair, at its option, any Goods proved defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. This is the sole remedy for breach of warranty. Color fade and color difference is not warranted. This warranty is void if the defect is caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the Goods, or used for racing or competition. Goods are not warranted to comply with laws that may apply to uses of the Goods not stated in related materials, e.g., use in manned or unmanned aviation or life support applications. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. FAILURE TO REPLACE TIMING BELTS OR OTHER GATES PRODUCTS AS SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FOR WHICH GATES DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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