[dnv]

This morning I woke up to wipe my car and I turned on the engine to let it warm up.

After a while I noticed on the dashboard it says "Check Fuel Cap." I opened the fuel cap and didn't see anything wrong and I even made sure to close it tightly and to turn it till I heard a few "clicks."

This problem did not happen yesterday at all, and I was wondering why it happens now.:xyxnervou

I'm kinda worried since I only had this car for about 2-3 days.

EDIT : I'm sorry I meant the title to be "Check fuel cap", if mods could change it that would be great.

 

[EylerUnit01]

The dealer guys told me to always make sure it clicks at least 4 times when you turn it. This ensures that a tight seal is made and no gas escapes the tank.

 

[AllShowNoGo]

the gas cap does say "tighten to click". i always thought just one click would suffice. haven't had a problem. and ive had my car for 3 months/5k miles now.

 

[Ryan T]

Somewhat firm inward pressure on the cap as you turn to click will ensure that you get it on there tight enough. Nothing crazy but just a little more pressure inward will get it on there.

 

[volvo9]

I don't even tighten mine till it clicks, I guess once I get that light I'll have to stop. I've had my car for almost 6 months / 13k miles.

 

[Solo2EG]

you'd better read your manual then...

 

[Firestrife]

I think once it clicks it doesnt even tighten anymore because it gets to the point where your just spinning the base where it clicks.

 

[Solo2EG]

No, it has to click at least 3 times to ensure a positive seal and to ensure that your emissions control system will work properly...

 

[dentrecords]

Please check previous threads with a search first, there are a few on this topic already.