Any secret techniques to remove an over-tightened oil filler cap? I must have tightened it more than usual and now I can't get it to turn. Thanks, Manny
Try something like an oil filter wrench with padding underneath but first let the engine heat up a bit and you will probably be able to turn it by hand.
They can be tricky to get off. Its good to hear its not just me, and I only just tighten it up. I thought it was cross threaded it was so tight, but it came off after a fight. It still seems to go tight on its own. They do like a little drink of the 20/50 quite often as well (at least mine does).
In cars with two filler caps I recommend to periodically unscrew also the cap the you do not usually use to refill and to oil the threads. After a long period it could seize and become impossible to open without damages. Emanuele
David, a warm engine did the trick! I would have thought heat would cause metals to expand thus tightening the cap further. But the opposite effect occurred. I removed the cap awhile ago but have been too busy to post. Thank you very much.
