Okay, I’m a new driver and I’m pumping gas by myself in my Jeep for first the time. I’m a little confused about how to do it, though. Where is the gas cap on a Jeep Wrangler?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No worries! Pumping gas for the first time alone can be daunting. The gas cap on a Jeep Wrangler is located inside the fuel door, covering the fuel filler neck. You’ll need to turn it counter-clockwise to remove it and start pumping!
Though the process varies slightly by model year, here are the steps to take to pump gas into your Jeep Wrangler:
Make sure your vehicle is parked and turned off.
Release the fuel door by pressing the gas release button in the driver’s side door or on the floor (it looks like a gas pump—if you have trouble finding it, consult your owner’s manual).
Now that the outer fuel door is released, you can get out and open the inner gas cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
Insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck once you’ve paid with cash or credit and selected a grade (Wranglers typically take 87 octane).
Dispense gas by pulling up on the fuel nozzle’s trigger—it will stop automatically once your tank is full. You can also simply release the trigger if you want to stop it sooner.
Remove the nozzle, replace your gas cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks, close your fuel door, and you’re good to go!
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