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Gas Cap Problem
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Mililani HI
Gas Cap Problem
I took my car out and after a nice drivethen filled up the tank and went home. Upon cleaning the car, I opened my gas filler door and noticed the cap was seated at an angle I pulled on the cap and it was not on. I know I heard the clicking when I installed the cap. So I tried to screw the cap on, as soon as I turned the cap it did seem to be going on as it began to click, but it was loose and was not on. Remembering an old thread about this problem I sprayed WD40 onto my finger and rubbed the gasket in the cap. The cap then went on and is tight.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Mililani HI
Not necessary the cap is fine just that the gasket got dried out because the last couple of times I filled up the gas pump did not automatically kick off and the tank overflowed. Not sure why anyone would want to buy another cap when all they need to do is keep the gasket lubricated and as Gary stated don't push down on the cap when putting the cap on.
Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Evans Georgia
But, it is a waste of money...GM money that gets eventually passed on to us when we buy our next toy. Just lube and then screw on lightly while holding up on the gas cap. I did not have to even lube mine...just screw on lightly while pulling up on the cap.
Worked for me.
Burning Brakes
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From: Zimmerman MN
Instructor
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From: Bay Shore New York
I took my car out and after a nice drivethen filled up the tank and went home. Upon cleaning the car, I opened my gas filler door and noticed the cap was seated at an angle I pulled on the cap and it was not on. I know I heard the clicking when I installed the cap. So I tried to screw the cap on, as soon as I turned the cap it did seem to be going on as it began to click, but it was loose and was not on. Remembering an old thread about this problem I sprayed WD40 onto my finger and rubbed the gasket in the cap. The cap then went on and is tight.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
Night Race Blue 427
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Not necessary the cap is fine just that the gasket got dried out because the last couple of times I filled up the gas pump did not automatically kick off and the tank overflowed. Not sure why anyone would want to buy another cap when all they need to do is keep the gasket lubricated and as Gary stated don't push down on the cap when putting the cap on.
2005 Beast
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Tarpon Springs FL
I took my car out and after a nice drivethen filled up the tank and went home. Upon cleaning the car, I opened my gas filler door and noticed the cap was seated at an angle I pulled on the cap and it was not on. I know I heard the clicking when I installed the cap. So I tried to screw the cap on, as soon as I turned the cap it did seem to be going on as it began to click, but it was loose and was not on. Remembering an old thread about this problem I sprayed WD40 onto my finger and rubbed the gasket in the cap. The cap then went on and is tight.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
Shoot, wish this one worked for me, did make it more secure but the dang light is still coming on.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
I took my car out and after a nice drivethen filled up the tank and went home. Upon cleaning the car, I opened my gas filler door and noticed the cap was seated at an angle I pulled on the cap and it was not on. I know I heard the clicking when I installed the cap. So I tried to screw the cap on, as soon as I turned the cap it did seem to be going on as it began to click, but it was loose and was not on. Remembering an old thread about this problem I sprayed WD40 onto my finger and rubbed the gasket in the cap. The cap then went on and is tight.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
So for those that encounter this (CEL will come on when the cap is not on correctly) try a lubricant on the gasket as it will allow the cap to turn and tighten rather then immediately bind and not go on.
Gotta love this board with all the info, thanks to the OP who discovered that the gas cap gasket needed to be lubricated.
I learned that on my BMW...
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From: Columbia MD
Safety Car
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From: Opelika Alabama
NO NO NO ... you don't take it to the dealer! you get on the forum and ask everybody's opinion and then bitch and moan about the poor quality GM has and how it should be more like a MB or a BMW or PORSCHE