Gas filler cap upgrade

[Thecasualaccountant]

Most of you know that the cap is push to open and stuff like that which isn't a massive drawback for me, but I was thinking if there's a way to add a button or lever to open it from inside? Is this even doable, or it's just wishful thinking on my side?

 

[LinksRechts]

No offense but why? Not trying to start a fight, just curious? Anyway, it's doable as a diy project, but it's one that needs skills and knowledge, so I'm not sure if it's worth it. You chould take it to a shop and they'll be happy to do it for you, but again, consider how much is something like this worth it to you?

 

[Karenn]

Why not check if your car has a compatible trim with a remote fuel door release, it might make retrofitting a button or cable system way easier than starting from scratch?

 

[Thecasualaccountant]

No offense but why? Not trying to start a fight, just curious? Anyway, it's doable as a diy project, but it's one that needs skills and knowledge, so I'm not sure if it's worth it. You chould take it to a shop and they'll be happy to do it for you, but again, consider how much is something like this worth it to you?

I'm kinda used to from my previous cars, i park at the station push the button and the door is opened. Maybe I need to relearn my habits.

Why not check if your car has a compatible trim with a remote fuel door release, it might make retrofitting a button or cable system way easier than starting from scratch?

As far as I was able to see, no trim for 2022 has a button to open the fuel door.

 

[gunnar4603]

Definitely possible,, but it usually takes some custom work like running a cable or wiring a switch to the release mechanism. Its not super common, so you might need to be a bit creative or check with a shop that specializes in custom mods. What kind of vehicle do you have? That could help figure out how doable it is

 

[MikeTucson_]

Most of you know that the cap is push to open and stuff like that which isn't a massive drawback for me, but I was thinking if there's a way to add a button or lever to open it from inside? Is this even doable, or it's just wishful thinking on my side?

It totally understand the desire for a remote fuel door release, but unfortunately, the fuel door on the current generation Tucson is a completely manual, mechanical push-to-open system.
It's not like the older cars where there was a cable or an electronic actuator.
It would be a pretty significant and complex modification to add a button and a new latching mechanism.
Maybe it's still technically possible for a skilled custom shop like @gunnar4603 suggested, but I'm sure it's not a simple or feasible mod.
For the hassle, you're probably better off just getting used to the push-to-open system.

 

[Thecasualaccountant]

Thank you @MikeTucson_ and @gunnar4603 for the explanation. I was secretly hoping that someone here will come with a good DIY for this, but I guess I'll have to get used to it like you said.