Fuel Tank Cap for Subaru Outback: Silicone
This fuel tank cap for the Subaru Outback is specified around silicone, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Fuel Tank Cap |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Outback |
| Material / finish | Silicone |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Sintered Metal — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Powder Coated Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Titanium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- heat treatment
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- electroplating
- sintering
- die casting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rental fleets. Related applications include security patrols, food delivery, airport ground fleets, ride-hailing fleets, track days.
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
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
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.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
