Fuel cap (Lid) different after vist to garage

Sportstick · 09-26-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Burr001

I think you should bring this to attn to BMWUSA and see what they say under the threat that you will file a lawsuit....1 (800) 831-1117

https://www.bmwusa.com/contact-us.html

This forum does not take you seriously and you should seek answers from the people who made your gas cap.

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Originally Posted by AlteBMW

Let's take the OP seriously -- but bringing a lawsuit against the dealer or BMW for replacing the gas cap? What damages could be claimed? It is strange to be sure, especially if they changed it as described, without disclosing why, but to bring a lawsuit requires some form of damage to the plaintiff. What could possibly be alleged here? BMW would not take that threat very seriously, especially since they were not the one who swapped the cap and the dealer is an independent entity. Its not like there is a warranty issue here. It is just a mystery.

Several of us took the OP quite seriously and he/she was kind enough to even send private message thank you notes.

AlteBMW is quite correct. There is no demonstrable measure of damages so any legal action would be frivilous. Further, the moment the OP calls BMWNA and mentions a lawsuit, the phone call would end by policy of their General Counsel. Lastly, I again agree that BMWNA is the wrong defendant even if this cause of action had any grounds. BMWNA was not a party with any possible liability for any allegation of replacing the fuel cap improperly or surreptitiously. If the allegation is true, the independent entity dealer is the one who would have performed these actions. FYI, BMW did not make the gas cap. Their Tier I supplier made the gas cap. Taken together, OP, I suggest you do not follow any of the advice to pursue a legal action against BMWNA as a useless waste of your time, money, and emotions.

How about this...visit your dealer and simply ask to peek behind the fuel filler flaps for some new X3s in stock. When you see the caps all are the same as yours, it may provide you a sense of comfort that your vehicle is properly equipped. If they are not the same, ask the Service Manager to explain. Meanwhile, have you had a chance to review the Repair Order? Any part replacements would have to have been documented on that paperwork, otherwise the dealer would be giving away free parts.

keithguido · 09-26-2023, 10:57 AM

Well done response!
Its a freakin gas cap...................

bocabimmer · 09-26-2023, 11:38 AM

Being that we are the way we are on this forum… can anyone produce a photo of the alleged other gas cap (aka the original) on their car?

Rottweiler · 09-26-2023, 12:50 PM

Fwiw, this is mine :

2023 X4 M40i w/ mfg date 8/15/22

X3rd Time Is a Charm · 09-26-2023, 01:25 PM

As far as I know it’s original , I bought it CPO 2018 here .

jsh139 · 09-26-2023, 02:21 PM

Mine has the blue gasket, too. But, I've been to the dealer twice for oil changes, so no idea if it is indeed the original.

Jolbex · 09-26-2023, 02:24 PM

Factory cap x3m40i 2019

R BMW · 09-26-2023, 03:14 PM

Maybe the wife put a GPS tracker in the gas cap.

lfdal54 · 09-26-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolbex

Factory cap x3m40i 2019

So not a blue gasket.......

If it's not on the RO, then it may remain a mystery. But at least the OP now knows that someone else, also in a pre-LCI had a cap gasket that wasn't blue.

kevinkay · 09-26-2023, 04:46 PM

made me go check my 2019 cap.
I am the only one who fills the tank (bought in 2018 so 5 years) and NEVER saw a blue gasket.........until now that I just checked.....

JC210 · 09-26-2023, 06:47 PM

Mine is . . .
Black gasket
Part number 7 482 902-04
January 2021 build, Australian market, South Carolina factory.

TacosRule! · 09-27-2023, 08:44 AM

Mine is also blue, and the one on the loaner i'm currently driving is also blue. This is the OEM stock part. Its a non-issue

baloney · 09-27-2023, 10:37 AM

I have the same exact car, a 21 xDrive 30i. My gas cap is the same as your current one, with the blue gasket and same exact part number. I only recently purchased mine as a CPO, so I cannot say if it is the original cap or not. But at least it shows that it is a proper cap for this car, so hopefully that helps put your mind at ease.

I don't fault you for being a bit weirded out by this. I would be too. But now knowing it is fine and given that your initial questions didn't yield any info about a possible swap, I wouldn't bother pursuing it any further.

If it makes you uncomfortable that they might have done some undocumented work, then I would say choose another shop next time. To me, it doesn't sound like anything intentionally shady was done, so I would probably go back in the future if you have otherwise been happy with the service.

daveface · 10-12-2023, 05:27 AM

Just to bring this back up :-D I looked at my fuel cap when I was filling up yesterday. I have a 2022 LCI M40i and my ring thing on the cap was black :-D

BMWZ4 · 10-12-2023, 07:57 AM

This has got to be one of the goofiest threads I've read in a long time...christ, it's a GAS CAP...who cares if it was black, blue or yellow. Move along, nothing to see here

Jolbex · 10-12-2023, 08:02 AM

The concern is if there is some silent recall on this. I have a black one and do get some strange gasoline fumes from time to time

BMWZ4 · 10-12-2023, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolbex

The concern is if there is some silent recall on this. I have a black one and do get some strange gasoline fumes from time to time

If that were the case, then the dealer would have advised the OP accordingly.

383vett · 10-12-2023, 11:55 AM

Wow, 40 posts about a gas cap mystery.

Rottweiler · 10-12-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Wow, 40 posts about a gas cap mystery.

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Spacecoast · 10-12-2023, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

This has got to be one of the goofiest threads I've read in a long time...christ, it's a GAS CAP...who cares if it was black, blue or yellow. Move along, nothing to see here

The voice of common sense...

Rottweiler · 10-12-2023, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Wow, 40 posts about a gas cap mystery.

The members are desperate for content

Bob in IL · 10-12-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Wow, 40 posts about a gas cap mystery.

Make that 44. I swore I'd stay away from commenting BUT, I picked up my '24 G30 yesterday. Blue gasket. I'll be able to sleep tonight.

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X3rd Time Is a Charm Captain 2998 Rep 864 Posts Drives: BMW 2018 X3 GO1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: North East USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 [10.00]	As far as I know it’s original , I bought it CPO 2018 here . Attached Images __________________ Present: Jet Black 2018 X3 30i Previous: Sapphire Black 2013 X3 28i , Jet Black 2007 X3 3.0 Liter
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09-26-2023, 02:24 PM	#29
Jolbex Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 204 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Factory cap x3m40i 2019 Attached Images
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R BMW Second Lieutenant 957 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2014 328Xi GT, 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2014 328Xi GT [10.00]	Maybe the wife put a GPS tracker in the gas cap.
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09-26-2023, 04:46 PM	#32
kevinkay Lieutenant 278 Rep 502 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Boston, MA USA iTrader: (0)	made me go check my 2019 cap. I am the only one who fills the tank (bought in 2018 so 5 years) and NEVER saw a blue gasket.........until now that I just checked..... Attached Images
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09-26-2023, 06:47 PM	#33
JC210 Private First Class 309 Rep 191 Posts Drives: BMW X4 30i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X4 [10.00]	Mine is . . . Black gasket Part number 7 482 902-04 January 2021 build, Australian market, South Carolina factory.
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09-27-2023, 08:44 AM	#34
TacosRule! Major 814 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Houston Area iTrader: (11)	Mine is also blue, and the one on the loaner i'm currently driving is also blue. This is the OEM stock part. Its a non-issue
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09-27-2023, 10:37 AM	#35
baloney New Member 13 Rep 29 Posts Drives: x30i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have the same exact car, a 21 xDrive 30i. My gas cap is the same as your current one, with the blue gasket and same exact part number. I only recently purchased mine as a CPO, so I cannot say if it is the original cap or not. But at least it shows that it is a proper cap for this car, so hopefully that helps put your mind at ease. I don't fault you for being a bit weirded out by this. I would be too. But now knowing it is fine and given that your initial questions didn't yield any info about a possible swap, I wouldn't bother pursuing it any further. If it makes you uncomfortable that they might have done some undocumented work, then I would say choose another shop next time. To me, it doesn't sound like anything intentionally shady was done, so I would probably go back in the future if you have otherwise been happy with the service.
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10-12-2023, 05:27 AM	#36
daveface Private First Class 85 Rep 108 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Just to bring this back up :-D I looked at my fuel cap when I was filling up yesterday. I have a 2022 LCI M40i and my ring thing on the cap was black :-D
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10-12-2023, 07:57 AM	#37
BMWZ4 Major General 1924 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	This has got to be one of the goofiest threads I've read in a long time...christ, it's a GAS CAP...who cares if it was black, blue or yellow. Move along, nothing to see here __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Jolbex Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 204 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	The concern is if there is some silent recall on this. I have a black one and do get some strange gasoline fumes from time to time
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