Fuel Funnel Location?

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Jun 12, 2023 | 10:14 AM

#21

Squeaky Wheel

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Originally Posted by RonC7

The funnel needs to be long enough to open both flapper valves in the fuel tank filler pipe. I guess there are 2 flappers since there is no gas cap to seal the filler pipe.

Replacement GM funnels are available on Amazon and ebay in addition to the usual auto parts places. Generic ones are available wherever auto parts are sold.

Ron

I’m thinking about any of the generic ones should work. Don’t see anything specific (design wise) between the several others I have. Guess maybe I could just give one a try. Anyone know if there is something unique to the C7 that might render the others unusable?

Jun 12, 2023 | 12:05 PM

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F4Gary

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I have a convertible and I see no place around the battery for a funnel.

Jun 12, 2023 | 12:19 PM

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4XLR8N

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Already learning something new on the C7! Thanks guys...

Jun 13, 2023 | 02:17 PM

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goatslapper

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Tow hook

Jun 13, 2023 | 02:21 PM

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SILENT BOB

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Originally Posted by F4Gary

I have a convertible and I see no place around the battery for a funnel.

Battery on the right side. Storage compartment on the left side.

Jun 13, 2023 | 10:55 PM

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F4Gary

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SILENT BOB

Battery on the right side. Storage compartment on the left side.

Yes, and everyone is talking about the battery compartment.

Jun 13, 2023 | 11:07 PM

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owc6

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From: Chirper Island

For those of you who bought your car used, it came (from the factory) with a foam cover for the battery with an indentation that fits a tow hook on the top of the cover.

Whether that cover is still there is anybody's guess.

Jun 14, 2023 | 08:49 PM

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Gearhead Jim

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In addition to the obvious use in adding gas from a can, the funnel can also be used if you have to add oil to the engine and don't want to slop it around. Easy to do on the base car without a funnel, tougher on the Z51/GS/Z06.
I also keep the funnel in a quart Ziplock bag, it will be clean if I need it and then put back in the bag to keep interior clean.