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Can the gas caps go bad?

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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Question Can the gas caps go bad?
I have an '06 civic ex and the message "Check Fuel Cap" comes up on my dash. Is it possiable for it to go bad? Should I not worry about it?
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Your gas cap is probably not seated correctly - remove and reinstall. Also check the cap for damage where it seals. Most gas caps last far longer than 5 years, however.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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on my '98, I have to turn it until it clicks at least 3 times for it to be considered tightly closed. Check your owner's manual to see if something similar applies.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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That's a little early but yes, they do go bad. In CA they actually test your gas cap when you get a smog test.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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I remember being tested in both IL and MO and they test the gas cap as well to make sure that it creates a vacuum.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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your warning light the car thinks that the gas cap is off so its not sealed properly
 
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