So, my gas cap is stuck on...

[Speedklix]

Originally Posted by b3lha

Not on any of my SVXen. Just a regular cap that you unscrew and place on top the spoiler while you fill up.

PaulMeister, the only way I can think of to remove a stuck cap is with excessive force. Something like a big stilson.

you're supposed to replace the cap one in a while. I suppose this is people doing just that.... with a much less alternative

Also quite seprate from that reason, caps have a safety mechanism which "kicks out" once it reaches the correct torque.. this is to be sure that the cap is secure but not overtightend. I have heard of this mechanism breaking and the cap just spins instead of unscrewing.

[paulmeisterpk]

So I beat on the cap with a rubber mallet and got the cap loose, but broke the black handle part in the process. But I am happy now that I am able to drive it at least.

So can I go to the local parts store and get a cap, or does subaru use special metric threads on the cap so I have to go to the dealer?