Stuck fuel tank cap

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  1. Nov 26, 2021 #1
    Davidbenjamin

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    Trying to unscrew the fuel tank cap on my international truck before I leave the terminal so I'll have no problem fueling. It's on the passenger side if that matters. It's screwed on too tight. Thanks for your help.
     
    Davidbenjamin, Nov 26, 2021
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  3. Nov 26, 2021 #2
    SoulScream84

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    Is there a key for it?
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2021 #3
    Davidbenjamin

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    No. I can get the driver side tank unscrewed, but not the passenger side. Already tried pouring warm water on it to no avail.
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2021 #4
    okiedokie

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    Wood dowl & hammer, tap lightly on side of cap.
     
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  7. Nov 26, 2021 #5
    Davidbenjamin

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    And that fixed it. Thank you so much. Now I just have to wait for the pain in my hand to go away from trying too hard to unscrew it.
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2021 #6
    okiedokie

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    Glad to help, safe trip driver.
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2021 #7
    skallagrime

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    2 advil, go to sleep and slam your other hand in the door when you wake up...
     
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  10. Nov 27, 2021 #8
    MacLean

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    Pretend you’re driving a Detroit.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2021 #9
    tscottme

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    Borrow a pipe wrench (monkey wrench) or strap wrench
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2021 #10
    pete159

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    I hate people that screw them on too tightly. They are the same ones that jam the wheel chocks under the tires
     
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