gas cap is stuck not sure what to do

Miko_3 · 04-26-2011, 07:11 PM

Well got to gas station not much gas left and realized that the gas cap was stuck and gave it a good turn and it snapped in half. I looked around and see that this is a normal problem unfortunately have no gas in the car and dont want to go through the hassle with towing it or anything. I was just going to order a replacement cap but i was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to remove the cap thats stuck now. Here s a pic

thanks

whisenhunter · 04-26-2011, 07:58 PM

Use a flat tip screw driver to turn it and take it out, then go buy a new one. Had this happen to a buddy of mine before.

sumpirate · 04-27-2011, 06:57 AM

Maybe a set of needle-nose pliers could grab the "cross-thingies"

^And yes, that's a technical term.

jour · 04-27-2011, 07:40 AM

I had this problem too, but I was very far from home/anything, and my response was a bit less reasonable than yours: I threw a hissy fit at the gas station and, in a rage, broke the cap into a dozen pieces with a pair of needle-nose pliers I had in the back. Then, of course, I got the emissions/gas cap check engine light, took it to the dealer and bought a new gas cap.

Just be careful when you're destroying the cap that you don't drop pieces into the tank. There is that metal flap that will catch pieces, but if you're not careful where you're sticking the pliers/screwdriver, you can accidentally push the flap in.

Good luck!

t147 · 04-28-2011, 02:39 AM

use your man hands

Miko_3 · 04-28-2011, 10:52 AM

took a while but carefully was able to get the cap off and just ordered a new one so hopefully wont take long to get here so i can start driving it again

andjo · 04-28-2011, 03:35 PM

Just stick a rag in it like in the "olden days"

jour · 04-28-2011, 09:32 PM

A rag will stop the sloshing, but not the CEL. Get the new cap, drive with it for a few days and the CEL should turn itself off (did for me). Or you can take it to a mechanic and have them dismiss the code. Either way.

t147 · 04-28-2011, 11:42 PM

DUCT TAPE!!! °

Naaman · 04-29-2011, 12:02 AM

I had this same problem on my 08.5. I got it out by using pliers and twisting it clockwise. It just kinda popped out. This is a problem known by mazda, and if your car is under warranty then I'm pretty sure they'll fix it for free with a redesigned, new mazda cap. Give your dealership a call and they should be able to help you. This was really the most pleasant experience I've ever had with my dealership. They just looked at it, yanked it out and gave me a new one. I singed a paper and was on my way.

04-26-2011, 07:11 PM	#1
Miko_3 Short Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Williamsville, New York Posts: 234	gas cap is stuck not sure what to do Well got to gas station not much gas left and realized that the gas cap was stuck and gave it a good turn and it snapped in half. I looked around and see that this is a normal problem unfortunately have no gas in the car and dont want to go through the hassle with towing it or anything. I was just going to order a replacement cap but i was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to remove the cap thats stuck now. Here s a pic thanks __________________ 2009 CWP Mazdaspeed 3 -- Turbosmart BOV-Tenzo DC6-Tow Plate-Emblems painted --

04-26-2011, 07:58 PM	#2
whisenhunter Short Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 240	Re: gas cap is stuck not sure what to do Use a flat tip screw driver to turn it and take it out, then go buy a new one. Had this happen to a buddy of mine before.

04-27-2011, 06:57 AM	#3
sumpirate Le Mans: GT Class Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Freedom, PA Posts: 529	Re: gas cap is stuck not sure what to do Maybe a set of needle-nose pliers could grab the "cross-thingies" ^And yes, that's a technical term. __________________ Yes, I am a pirate, 200 years too late. The cannons don't thunder, There's nothin' to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate

04-27-2011, 07:40 AM	#4
jour Moped Rider Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 23	Re: gas cap is stuck not sure what to do I had this problem too, but I was very far from home/anything, and my response was a bit less reasonable than yours: I threw a hissy fit at the gas station and, in a rage, broke the cap into a dozen pieces with a pair of needle-nose pliers I had in the back. Then, of course, I got the emissions/gas cap check engine light, took it to the dealer and bought a new gas cap. Just be careful when you're destroying the cap that you don't drop pieces into the tank. There is that metal flap that will catch pieces, but if you're not careful where you're sticking the pliers/screwdriver, you can accidentally push the flap in. Good luck!

04-28-2011, 02:39 AM	#5
t147 Le Mans: Prototype Class Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 1,088	Re: gas cap is stuck not sure what to do use your man hands __________________ -CoolGuy stickers, mad awesome bright lights, blackedout lenses, super wicked general tires I got from Sears for forty dollars, some random size shift boot, mad skillz shift knob with fake carbon fiber. This is the stuff you put in your sig when you have nothing done to your car but you want to feel kewl with your wire wrap and neon LED underdash lights.

04-28-2011, 03:35 PM	#7
andjo Le Mans: GT Class Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, but my mind is in a much better place Posts: 696	Re: gas cap is stuck not sure what to do Just stick a rag in it like in the "olden days" __________________ corksport SRI & turbo inlet hose, Viper Alarm, Pioneer AVH-3200bt, Cobb downpipe, access port, CP-E HPFP, Corksport FMIC http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.ph...129#msg4159129

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