The fuel door is a component that is connected to the side of the vehicle with a hinge. That hinge allows you to open and close the door to fill up your car with gas.
Fuel door hinge functionThe fuel door hinge is a component that facilitates opening and closing the fuel door. The hinge is vital to your vehicle but it is also susceptible to harsh weather conditions like rain and snow as well as other weather elements. These weather conditions can cause harm to the hinge, but replacing the part is easy it can be done by yourself.
Common issues with a faulty fuel door hingeA faulty fuel door hinge can be susceptible to rust causing it to deteriorate over time.