Fuel cap crap 182.... Universal cap for winter....

[VR46-G@Z]

Went to fill up a few days of days ago and couldn't even get the key in the fuel cap, frozen solid... Borrowed hot water from the garage staff and managed to get it freed up, very embarrassing with big queue forming behind me...... WD'd it and still no joy after -7 the other night. Then tried white grease and still it freezes overnight so now I've made the decision to use a £4.99 universal cap over winter as I only have 1 key for my car, sensible I feel...

Anyone else having these issues or is it that a live in a stupidly cold place........?! :S

 

[mr.pink87]

Had to use de-icer on it a few days ago. Worked a treat. Just keep a little bottle of lock de-icer in your car. Petrol is getting expensive these day, so i prefer a lockable fuel cap.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Had to use de-icer on it a few days ago. Worked a treat. Just keep a little bottle of lock de-icer in your car. Petrol is getting expensive these day, so i prefer a lockable fuel cap.

Luckily for me mr.pink I live in an area where crime is non-existent, touch wood........ especially fuel syphoning..... so I should be ok, I think I'd rather lose some fuel than snap my key off in the pocksy lock!

 

[MJRacing]

Lol i know where im going next time i need fuel!

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Lol i know where im going next time i need fuel!

Oi!

 

[MJRacing]

Funny thing i had the same problem with mine this morning, a little wd40 sorted it though.

Anyone else had this? Any solutions apart from sending the Mrs out with a hair dryer before a refuel?

 

[jesus]

I just rammed it halfway in and it twists then.

 

[Dan519]

warm the key up. If I ever get a frozen lock, the key goes in my gob until it's warm enough to get the lock moving. Takes a few tries sometimes.

 

[H182]

Never had this problem, probably happen to me now I've said it.

 

[182Turboo]

I had this problem yesterday the lock just wouldn't budge :/ was getting a bit worried but then thought its just the cold. Managed to get it open though eventually

 

[Yorkshire]

Wow this is strange. Just got the car so thought it was maybe just mine but kinda good to hear others in the same situation.
Was really low on fuel at the time aswell so got really annoyed.

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

I have a sock on my fuel cap!

Might sound silly but its working a treat !

 

[Lawro]

I have a sock on my fuel cap!

Might sound silly but its working a treat !

That's not a bad ideal tbh! lol

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I have a sock on my fuel cap!

Might sound silly but its working a treat !

Thats genius to be honest lol

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Thats genius to be honest lol

+1!

 

[not normal dan]

I have a sock on my fuel cap!

Might sound silly but its working a treat !

Cracking idea that, I usually keep mine well lubricated an it doesn't seem to freeze but I might try the sick out!

 

[MJRacing]

Finally all them single socks sat in the back of people's draw's have a purpose in life!

 

[Yorkshire]

Haha brilliant!!!

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

LOL started a craze now

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Try the lock before you leave home

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

iv tried it, works for me this week with -6 outside