Gas cap question
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Gas cap question
When I press the gas tank fill door release I open the door and the gas cap is loose. I always tighten it to three clicks. Does releasing the door somehow turn the cap?
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Originally Posted by OrangeVegaGT
When I press the gas tank fill door release I open the door and the gas cap is loose. I always tighten it to three clicks. Does releasing the door somehow turn the cap?
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Three Clicks? Something isn't right I don't remember "clicking." It seems like turn a 1/4 turn and it locks. This isn't like "normal" gas caps where you turn and let it click like a torque wrench. I suspect you aren't turning it sufficiently and it is clicking making you think it is on. Look at it closely
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Originally Posted by Gimmesum HP
Mine always clicks. I always over tighten it since I've gotten check engine lights on previous GM vehicles for loose gas caps. I think it has something to do with pressure in your fuel tank.
But it's not just GM products - my wife had a Chrysler 300M, and it threw a code for the same reason. Emission controls require the gas tank to be a sealed environment to prevent evaporating fuel from escaping the tank - if there's a leak in the system, a code will set.
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No, it should not loosen it at all.
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From page 5-9 of the 2003 owner's manual:
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Good luck.
Last edited by GrayC5; Oct 28, 2004 at 05:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by Corvette00Car
Three Clicks? Something isn't right I don't remember "clicking." It seems like turn a 1/4 turn and it locks. This isn't like "normal" gas caps where you turn and let it click like a torque wrench. I suspect you aren't turning it sufficiently and it is clicking making you think it is on. Look at it closely
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Forget 3 clicks... Just give it a twist of your wrist. 3 clicks, 10 clicks, it doesn't matter. I don't count 'em! Been driving GM's since all this emission crap, and you just turn the cap and when it starts clicking, give it a nice twist and close the door. It won't overtighten the cap, and it saves the silly check engine light from coming on, and you won't have a loose cap next time you fill up.
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Originally Posted by CE2004
Forget 3 clicks... Just give it a twist of your wrist. 3 clicks, 10 clicks, it doesn't matter. I don't count 'em! Been driving GM's since all this emission crap, and you just turn the cap and when it starts clicking, give it a nice twist and close the door. It won't overtighten the cap, and it saves the silly check engine light from coming on, and you won't have a loose cap next time you fill up.
I give it at least a 1/2 twist. But I am **** and get the decal right side up. 
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Originally Posted by CE2004
Forget 3 clicks... Just give it a twist of your wrist. 3 clicks, 10 clicks, it doesn't matter. I don't count 'em! Been driving GM's since all this emission crap, and you just turn the cap and when it starts clicking, give it a nice twist and close the door. It won't overtighten the cap, and it saves the silly check engine light from coming on, and you won't have a loose cap next time you fill up.
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Originally Posted by OrangeVegaGT
When I press the gas tank fill door release I open the door and the gas cap is loose. I always tighten it to three clicks. Does releasing the door somehow turn the cap?
Define what you mean by the cap is loose. The cap should be snug with just 3 clicks. It will not tighten to the point that the cap doesn't turn any more. That's just not how click type caps work.
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Originally Posted by Corvette00Car
Three Clicks? Something isn't right I don't remember "clicking." It seems like turn a 1/4 turn and it locks. This isn't like "normal" gas caps where you turn and let it click like a torque wrench. I suspect you aren't turning it sufficiently and it is clicking making you think it is on. Look at it closely
It is the stock cap on my '97.Paul
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Thanks for all the posts. I rechecked the cap and it stays as is when I open the door. After I tighten it I am able to move it slightly left or tight without actually hearing a ticking noise that I do when I am removing it.
I'll take a ride over to the dealer and let them make sure it is going on correctly.
I'll take a ride over to the dealer and let them make sure it is going on correctly.