stackyFACTSBecause millions of people used to routinely drive away leaving their gas caps sitting on the pump, automakers had to treat us all like toddlers. They attached the cap to the vehicle with a cheap plastic cord. Some cars even have a tiny hook on the fuel door to hold the tether so it doesn't wildly scratch your paint while you refuel.
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