Gas cap question

[nbguy66]

I'm leaving for vacation and will have to leave my Rogue outside for 2 weeks. I hate that it does not have a lockable gas cap, so I bought one. Question - can the tethered factory cap be easily removed without cutting the connection cable so I can use the new cap and then reinstall the original one?

[philipa_240sx]

Usually the big end (around the gas cap) can be easily slipped off. Of course this leaves the plastic tether hanging there, but the opposite end is held with a plastic snap that will likely break if you try to remove it.

FYI: Other members have had issues with aftermarket locking gas caps that seem to never seal as good as OEM. Usually this results in a check engine light but does not affect driveability. It seems hit or miss... some have problems others don't. Read more here:

fuel-cap-lock-t296767.html

[insomnia816]

Yeah that's why after I bought mine Stant Lock Key Gas Cap I never use it because of the engine light came up issue. I want to get rid of mine if anyone's interest.