Oil Cap Stuck

MontanaMan328 · #1 07-27-2005, 02:43 PM

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?

GTP Dad · #2 07-27-2005, 04:46 PM

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.

MontanaMan328 · #3 07-27-2005, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

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!

1999montana · #4 07-29-2005, 09:04 AM

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!

MontanaMan328 · #5 07-29-2005, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

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!

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