I've always found it odd that my 03 G35 sedan doesn't have a flapper door on the fuel filler neck where you push the fuel nozzle through. Every other car I've owned has this flapper door. Is my G an oddity or are they all like this?

 

I have an '03 sedan and I don't have a flapper either.

 

My 05 has no flapper either (just went into the garage and looked).

Heavens - she's completely exposed.

 

Well at least I'm not alone

 

That's hot.

 

That's my point LOL. Out in public with her where-withalls flapless in the breeze.

 

does infiniti make a locking gas cap?

I was a little scared when I walked out to my car and the fuel door was open and the cap was hanging off

 

The gas door is locked when the doors are locked.

 

You were probably all in a rush the first time you pumped her, but your ride loses that little protector when you push the gas nozzle thru for the first time.

j/k...


p.s.. In all seriousness, I went the Dr's office on Friday AM and locked the G. I had about 1/4 tank. When I came out and started her up, I threw a CEL. Scared the hell out of me (been doing a few mods lately) Anyway, I then noticed my gas light on, so went down the street and filled her up. Gas cap was loose and came off at my touch. Was a little concerned, as well as confused. Had gas, then didn't. No CEL and then I get one. Confirmed it was attributed to gas cap being "off". But I did lock the car and confirmed the gas door does lock with the doors.

 

Some modern cars with return-less gas systems will throw a CEL when the gas cap is not on. The system can detect the improper pressure in the fuel tank.

There's a lot of variations but, generally speaking, don't drive around with your gas cap off and your gas door open