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Old 12-18-2013, 01:51 PM
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2006 GT, auto, vert, 34k miles. Just began getting a "Check Fuel Cap" warning when driving over bumps. Has anyone else experienced this? I always tighten the cap until it clicks, but now it seems to be rattling loose over bumps. Do I need a new a new cap, or is there something I can do to fix this? It happens every time I drive.
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Old 12-18-2013, 02:15 PM
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Cheap fix, new cap...unless the threads in the metal neck where the cap actually screws on are jacked. Not likely though.
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Old 12-18-2013, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jpo06gt
2006 GT, auto, vert, 34k miles. Just began getting a "Check Fuel Cap" warning when driving over bumps. Has anyone else experienced this? I always tighten the cap until it clicks, but now it seems to be rattling loose over bumps. Do I need a new a new cap, or is there something I can do to fix this? It happens every time I drive.
Not saying you did this, but sometimes people make sure their cap is on "extra tight" and make it click like 5 times before stopping. Happened with my dads focus
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Old 12-18-2013, 06:03 PM
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Yeah new gas cap, just make sure its on tight, 3s needed not five.
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