Leaky gas caps contribute to ozone pollution and lost fuel efficiency
TOLEDO – Anyone can get a no-cost test of their vehicle’s gas cap, and a free replacement cap if a leak is found, at three July events across northwest Ohio.
Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) will offer free gas cap testing and replacement at the following sites:
• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Perrysburg High School (13385 Roachton Road, Perrysburg)
• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Westgate Village (3450 Central Ave., Toledo)
• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green (1234 N. Main St.)
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.
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 2 full tanks of gas each year.
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, the cap may need to be replaced.
For more information, visit www.tmacog.org.
