Fuel Tank Cap for Subaru Forester: Stainless Steel
This fuel tank cap for the Subaru Forester is specified around stainless steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- ABS Plastic — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- High Density Foam — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- CNC machining
- surface grinding
- precision stamping
- powder coating
- die casting
- shot blasting
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for night riding. Related applications include daily commuting, rental fleets, long-distance touring, rural transport, mining sites.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
