How to Open the Fuel Tank Cap on the Buick GL8?
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Buick GL8 opens the fuel tank cap steps are: 1. Enter the cockpit and locate the fuel tank cap switch button at the driver's position inside the car; 2. Pull the button to pop open the fuel tank cap; 3. Unscrew the inner fuel tank cap counterclockwise and hang it on the hook inside the outer cap. The Buick GL8 has body dimensions of: length 5238mm, width 1878mm, height 1776mm, with a wheelbase of 3088mm and a fuel tank capacity of 66 liters. The Buick GL8 is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 174kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm, paired with a 9-speed automatic manual transmission. It uses a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a torsion beam non-independent suspension at the rear.
After driving the GL8 for three years, I found the fuel filler cap is actually quite simple. There's a button with a fuel pump symbol on the floor between the driver's door panel and the center console—just press it while holding the brake. For the high-end version with OnStar, you can also press and hold the bottom right button on the remote key for three seconds to pop it open automatically. If the electronic button fails, don't panic—there's a mechanical pull cord hidden behind the right-side trim panel in the trunk; just pry open the cover and give it a tug. Remember not to turn off the engine when refueling—the GL8's fuel cap is twist-off, just rotate it counterclockwise 90 degrees to insert the fuel nozzle.
