fuel filler cap

A fuel tank (also called a petrol tank or gas tank) is a safe container for flammable fluids, often gasoline or diesel fuel. Though any storage tank for fuel may be so called, the term is typically applied to part of an engine system in which the fuel is stored and propelled (fuel pump) or released (pressurized gas) into an engine. Fuel tanks range in size and complexity from the small plastic tank of a butane lighter to the multi-chambered cryogenic Space Shuttle external tank.

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    Tip for fuel cap difficulty opening.

    Is anyone having trouble opening the fuel cap on ZS hybrid? I have put a tiny smear of vaseline around the outer most edge of the cap rim, not anywhere near where it can enter the tank. It has made an amazing difference, doesn't take so much effort to open now. If/when this wears off, I will...
  2. Covkid Pete

    Petrol cap

    The petrol cap on my MG3 has been stiff to turn for a while now, but yesterday try as I might I couldn't relese it. I asked a burly builder filling up next to me and he really struggled to undo it. Has anyone else had this problem and any suggestions how to fix it.
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