Gas cover won't latch

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When put in the first tank of gas in this car, I was shocked to find how cheap all those parts were - even the filler door is plastic! Just like the wife's KIA Soul... From then on, I've always closed it as lightly as possible.

 

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When put in the first tank of gas in this car, I was shocked to find how cheap all those parts were - even the filler door is plastic! Just like the wife's KIA Soul... From then on, I've always closed it as lightly as possible.

Cheap may be a factor but weight is a bigger factor. If they can save an ounce for a better EPA rating they will.

 

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Cheap may be a factor but weight is a bigger factor. If they can save an ounce for a better EPA rating they will.

The difference would probably only a pound or so at best... But how much were they concerned about mileage anyway, when the end product weighs over 4600 lbs?

 

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The difference would probably only a pound or so at best... But how much were they concerned about mileage anyway, when the end product weighs over 4600 lbs?

From everything I've read a pound is a LOT to lose. Even badges on some cars were made smaller. Would not be difficult to ignore and make it a 4900# car.

 

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The pin broke on mine a few months back. The tech said they all break eventually.

How did u get a new one installed? Ahays the part called. My pin just broke today