The Loosening Gas Cap
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From: Monroe NC
The Loosening Gas Cap
I have a 99, stock C5 with 74,000 miles. After I first got it several months ago, there was an issue with the cars gas cap so I picked a new one up at the dealer. It has seemed to work just fine. However....we're on an extended road trip and I have noticed on the last few fill ups that the cap seems to come loose. Not to the point of fall off, but to the point where a half turn and it's off. After I fill up, I always turn it so it clicks three or four times before closing the fuel door yet it still seems to "come loose."
This could be absolutely normal and I just didn't notice it with the first gas cap or on my 97 when I had it. But thought I'd check in and see if anyone has any thoughts.
We're having a great trip.... NC down through the southern states to Houston, then up to the Panhandle of TX and on our way home in a few days.
This could be absolutely normal and I just didn't notice it with the first gas cap or on my 97 when I had it. But thought I'd check in and see if anyone has any thoughts.
We're having a great trip.... NC down through the southern states to Houston, then up to the Panhandle of TX and on our way home in a few days.
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From: las vegas nv.
I have a 99, stock C5 with 74,000 miles. After I first got it several months ago, there was an issue with the cars gas cap so I picked a new one up at the dealer. It has seemed to work just fine. However....we're on an extended road trip and I have noticed on the last few fill ups that the cap seems to come loose. Not to the point of fall off, but to the point where a half turn and it's off. After I fill up, I always turn it so it clicks three or four times before closing the fuel door yet it still seems to "come loose."
This could be absolutely normal and I just didn't notice it with the first gas cap or on my 97 when I had it. But thought I'd check in and see if anyone has any thoughts.
We're having a great trip.... NC down through the southern states to Houston, then up to the Panhandle of TX and on our way home in a few days.
This could be absolutely normal and I just didn't notice it with the first gas cap or on my 97 when I had it. But thought I'd check in and see if anyone has any thoughts.
We're having a great trip.... NC down through the southern states to Houston, then up to the Panhandle of TX and on our way home in a few days.
