Oil Cap Stuck

Just yesterday, I was trying to remove the oil cap on the engine (I was being curious, and in case I ever needed to add oil) and I couldn't. It turns a once or twice, and then stops. I cannot unscrew it completely. I've never seen this before on any vehicle I've owned.

Any ideas? :banghead:

Try turning it as far as you can and then pull straight out. Some of the newer ones are not screw in but have a notch that must be aligned and then pulled out.

Try turning it as far as you can and then pull straight out. Some of the newer ones are not screw in but have a notch that must be aligned and then pulled out.

Ah, OK. I'll give that a shot & let you know. Thanks for your input!

Mine started doing this about two years ago.

Seems the cap expands or the throat on the filler contracts; - take you pick!

I filed the edges of the cap to clean it up and greased it with white lube.

Seems work a bit better, but if I keep filing, it will turn into a toothpick!

Try turning it as far as you can and then pull straight out. Some of the newer ones are not screw in but have a notch that must be aligned and then pulled out.

Thanks for the info. It turns out you were exactly right! :icon16: