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  • Volvo V40 Fuel Cap - 31261716
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    Volvo V40 Filler Cap Part Number: 31261716

    $36.27 MSRP: $46.45
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Fuel Filler Cap; Fuel Tank Cap; Fuel Cap; Filler Cap, Filler Pipe Cap
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS

Volvo V40 Fuel Cap

The tank is closed with the help of the Volvo V40 Fuel Cap, which prevents any leakage and protects the fuel system, making it one of the simple yet essential components of the car. This threaded plastic lid, complete with its own rubber gasket, screws on until it produces that rewarding ratchet sound that lets you know the air has been properly isolated and that the petrol and vapors will not escape; at the same time dust and water cannot get in. The cap maintains consistent vapor pressure, which allows the delivery of fuel to flow smoothly, helps the engine burn cleaner, and eliminates the chance of a check engine light. Drivers are more confident that if there is an improper seal the onboard diagnostics will instantly notify them that something is wrong so they can take steps to prevent a loss of economy or increased emissions. All V40 models, both the hatchback and the wagon version, use the identical cap design, and thus customers do not struggle to fit it. That commonality of goodness is indicative of the Volvo ideology of uniformity and dependability throughout the range. To avoid losing the component in the midst of a high flow line, a secure tether is applied to fix the part during the refueling process. Compared to certain capless fillers that provide little feedback, the traditional twist motion of the Fuel Cap provides immediate feedback that it has been seated, which is a minor feature but adds to overall safety. Seal preservation also avoids losses through evaporative mechanisms that would have been wasteful of petrol, thus the car uses every liter and also saves money. This increases the life of the engines indirectly since the cap guards sensitive pumps and injectors from grit, but it also ensures the sharp throttle response that drivers have come to demand of a sporty compact Volvo. Owners praise the part because it is very long-lasting; often its lifespan is as long as that of a regular Volvo, and it does not crack or distort. Combined with the efficient range of drives found in the V40 range, the reliable Fuel Cap is another gear in an engineered system that is meant to offer safety and economy.

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