whats with this gas cap

[djomlas]

every time i fill up gas, i make sure that the gas cap clicks twice or so after i tighten it.
then get in, drive about 30 miles or so and the stupid CEL comes on, i get out, click it again, clear the light, and its fine again, doesnt come back.

same thing happens next time i get gas.
on the way to the train today, after filling up, came on again. SOB

how many times does the gas cap have to click?


happy motoring

Do you over-pump the gas?

New gas cap? $10.

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[cfos]

Had this happen once -- where the CEL came on and the gas-cap was the presumed culprit. It lasted for about 2 days and hasn't come back. The dealer had mentioned that it might help if you do a "complete" fill -- versus just topping off. When do you refill?

[Perfectlap]

make sure you get the Porsche cap if you replace.
I had to replace mine after the gas guy forgot to put it back on the car (we don't have self-serv here in NJ). Next day the CEL went on and I stoped by Pepboys and they gave me an aftermarket one. CEL kept coming on with the aftermarket cap.

[blinkwatt]

DJ check your gas cap part #. I know the part has been recalled and maybe it wasn't done to your car(I don't know if this was the reason why it was called back).

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[timothy]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

we don't have self-serv here in NJ

How strange

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

(we don't have self-serv here in NJ).

How does a non self-serv gas station work out? Do you just pull up,give the gas pumperer your card and he does the rest?