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Pressurized Fuel System and Gas Cap that loosens

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Pressurized Fuel System and Gas Cap that loosens

Does anyone else experience their gas cap loosening between fillups? Everytime I get gas I notice my gas cap has lossened beyond the point of the first click.
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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I don't think it clicks when you loosen it. So unless you can pull it straight off, what makes you think it's loose?
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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No it doesn't click when unscrewed. The issue seems to be after tightening it to more than 3 clicks it's very loose whenever I attempt to put gas in it the next time. Loose enough that it barely requires turning much before it comes off. Next time I tighten it I'll immediately attempt to take off for a comparison.
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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It clicks off so you don't over tighten it.
If it's holding EVAP pressure (no CEL), it's doing it's job.
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