The first of many symptoms of bad gas caps is likely a gas cap that will not tighten completely or a loose gas cap.
If you drive without a gas cap, it can lead to poor gas mileage because the fuel may evaporate without the correct cap and seal on the gas tank. Avoid the smell of the fuel evaporating from the gas tank which causes diminished gas mileage.There are two types/options. One with keys and one without keys. They both come with the seal already.
Never buy aftermarket or locking gas caps. They do not seal properly!
Genuine BMW 2002 Gas Caps (With or Without Keys)
Found on the following vehicles:
E10: Details on E10
E10 1602 Sedan, U.S.
E10 2002 Sedan, U.S.
E10 2002tii Sedan, U.S.
E10 1502 Sedan, Euro
E10 1600 Sedan, Euro
E10 1600 Convertible, Euro
E10 1600ti Sedan, Euro
E10 1602 Touring, Euro
E10 1602 Sedan, Euro
E10 1802 Sedan, Euro
E10 1802 Touring, Euro
E10 2000 Touring, Euro
E10 2000tii Touring, Euro
E10 2002 Sedan, Euro
E10 2002 Touring, Euro
E10 2002 Convertible, Euro
E10 2002ti Sedan, Euro
E10 2002tii Touring, Euro
E10 2002tii Sedan, Euro
E10 2002turbo Sedan, EuroFree Shipping Within The USA