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Old 02-05-2007, 05:27 PM
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It's been cold as hell in Philly - around 8-15 degrees for the past couple of days. I can get my gas cap off, but the whole cap turns, including the little strap that connects it to the filler door. I can try it again once it warms up a bit, but do you think the cap shot or just frozen? Would a shot of WD-40 help? Other suggesions?

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blow dryer ?
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lol that happened to me in an ice storm, empty tank and I couldnt open the flap
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Default blow dryer? No way, too slow! MAP gas torch is much quicker.

Actually pouring a cup of warm water on it should do the trick.
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Default Cute. I may just wait till it warms up....

but anyone had this problem and should I expect to need a new gas cap? Just what I need - a blow dryer throwing a spark and sending my Audi and my house up in smoke (with me along with it).
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