Anyone have trouble with thier gas cap?

Blake · 08-15-2007, 09:13 PM

Hey guys

I've had to have my gas cap replaced 3 times now, I keep getting a check engine light, and when I take it in, they tell me it's the gas cap then replace it.

Month later it happens again, and it's the same thing. It's getting annoying.

Any insights?

Harpoon · 08-15-2007, 09:32 PM

it happened to me once, but after they replaced it it hasn't happened again.

Maybe the problem is the fuel filler pipe and not the gas cap?

The new cars can detect the slightest air leak. PITA, but its all about fuel economy

Sparta · 08-16-2007, 11:58 AM

I would say Harpoon is right, no way that many gas caps would be faulty.

Joker · 08-18-2007, 01:42 PM

Huh, funny you mentioned this as I had a similar problem. A couple gas caps, and then they found that there was a small break in one of the welds of the filler. Once they replaced it it never happened again.

I'd get them to look a little harder next time

Lenny · 08-23-2007, 02:49 PM

What's the reason for this? people cranking them on too tight? I've never had a problem...yet

Blake · 09-21-2007, 06:44 PM

On my 5th one!! had to have it replaced a couple days ago. I'm starting to think it has nothing to do with the gas cap and they just keep doing it to get me out of there.

HotCarl · 09-23-2007, 12:20 PM

One or two I could see, but you got other issues man, there is no way you could go thru that many caps.

I'd go back and ask them to fix it once and for all. It's all good when you're under warranty, but when that runs out, it's going to wind up costing you large because they're too lazy to fix the real problem.

Lenny · 09-23-2007, 04:19 PM

They're pulling your leg at this point

08-15-2007, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blake Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	Anyone have trouble with thier gas cap? Hey guys I've had to have my gas cap replaced 3 times now, I keep getting a check engine light, and when I take it in, they tell me it's the gas cap then replace it. Month later it happens again, and it's the same thing. It's getting annoying. Any insights? __________________ Mazda3 GT White with black tint

08-23-2007, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153	What's the reason for this? people cranking them on too tight? I've never had a problem...yet __________________ Mazda 3 ownnzz

09-21-2007, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blake Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	On my 5th one!! had to have it replaced a couple days ago. I'm starting to think it has nothing to do with the gas cap and they just keep doing it to get me out of there. __________________ Mazda3 GT White with black tint

09-23-2007, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153	They're pulling your leg at this point __________________ Mazda 3 ownnzz

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08-15-2007, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Harpoon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59	it happened to me once, but after they replaced it it hasn't happened again. Maybe the problem is the fuel filler pipe and not the gas cap? The new cars can detect the slightest air leak. PITA, but its all about fuel economy

08-16-2007, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sparta Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 79	I would say Harpoon is right, no way that many gas caps would be faulty.

08-18-2007, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joker Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 51	Huh, funny you mentioned this as I had a similar problem. A couple gas caps, and then they found that there was a small break in one of the welds of the filler. Once they replaced it it never happened again. I'd get them to look a little harder next time

09-23-2007, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	One or two I could see, but you got other issues man, there is no way you could go thru that many caps. I'd go back and ask them to fix it once and for all. It's all good when you're under warranty, but when that runs out, it's going to wind up costing you large because they're too lazy to fix the real problem.