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Old 03-20-2011, 10:14 PM
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I have a 2004 Saturn Vue, 6 cyl. The fuel cap is now very difficult to remove. I do not have any engine light to come on to indicate a problem that would be related to a loose fuel cap. When I try to remove the cap, it just clicks as I turn it. When I do remove it, and then put it back on, I can turn it all I want and it clicks, but never fastens tight. I can't even remember now if it's supposed to fasten tight. It seems that it is taking me longer now to remove it, I feel almost like I am cracking a safe.
Does anyone have a suggestion to help me get it off quicker? Thanks for any advice.
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:22 PM
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stop futzing with it and go to the dealer and buy a replacement
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 10:58 PM
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stop futzing with it and go to the dealer and buy a replacement
Seems like the thing to do to me ......... after-all it is just a gascap.
 
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Old 03-20-2011, 11:03 PM
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You have to be kidding ................... you can not figure out all by yourself you need to replace the fuelcap.
 
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:59 AM
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Believe it or not, but the gas cap can fail. OEM replacements are available at nearly every GM dealership (not very expensive, either)
 
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:16 PM
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Ok, fellers. I appreciate your replies and I will buy a fuel cap from the dealer when I can. I sure wish I understood how these things work tho. Thanks again.
 
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