Leaky gas caps contribute to local ozone pollution
Anyone can get a no-cost test of their vehicle’s gas cap, and a free replacement cap if a leak is found, at two upcoming events offered by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG).
Leaky gas caps are a preventable cause of ozone pollution. Take this simple step to make sure your passenger car or light truck is not contributing to pollution. A broken or missing gas cap can also reduce fuel efficiency by 1-2 percent and cost you up to a full tank of gas each year.
Drive up to a TMACOG testing site, and staff will do a quick compression test to make sure your cap is sealed. If it’s leaking, you’ll get a replacement on the spot. Receive a bonus gift while supplies last.
Older vehicles are more likely to have a poorly sealed cap, but any vehicle could be leaking. A loose gas cap may trigger the check engine light, so if the light turns on randomly or right after filling up, you might need a new one.
Gas Cap Testing and Replacement events will take place:
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at Westgate Shopping Center, Central Avenue at Secor Road, Toledo. Vehicles will be staged in rows in the parking lot of the former Sears store.
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Woodland Mall, 1234 N. Main St., Bowling Green.
TMACOG is a non-partisan regional planning partnership made up of voluntary members in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Together, TMACOG members work on transportation, water quality, and other economic development endeavors that affect quality of life for everyone in our region. For more information, go to www.tmacog.org.
