fuel cap
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fuel cap
My cap will not tighten. Was there an issue with these caps. I have a 2013. I just called a dealer here and they said did not know of any problems. I read GM was replacing if the cap failed. Anybody? Thanks
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The ratchet action is really weak, I've seen quite a few posts from people who have replaced them. There are supposed to be better aftermarket ones but I don't recall the brand. Since it's emissions related GM might replace it, not sure.
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And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
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Is your gas cap fixed yet? You do realize if you had of ordered a new one from Amazon for $12 when you posted this it would be on your doorstep tomorrow... Just curious? What's your time worth?
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Welcome to the interwebs where you can be whatever you want to be. I just don't understand why so may choose to be an idiot.
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No, it's not. 3/36
And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
And even if it was covered, many would prefer to spend the $12 to have it in their mailbox in 24-48 hours and NOT have to waste time at a dealership. I'm sure some retiree will chime in that it's not a big deal to blow their time driving to and from the dealer, having to write it up with an advisor, waiting for a tech or manager to sign off, waiting for a cashier to complete the RO, etc. But I have better things to do with my time. Like screwing around on the internet and calling people's BS.
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Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
I tighten the cap until the first click and then stop.
I have never tried to tighten it down to the point where it won't turn any further.
I've had to replace it once, got the DIC message. $12. 40K miles.
I tighten the cap until the first click and then stop.
I have never tried to tighten it down to the point where it won't turn any further.
I've had to replace it once, got the DIC message. $12. 40K miles.
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