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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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when to replace gas cap?
when should you replace your gas cap?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Re: when to replace gas cap?
When you lose it?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Re: when to replace gas cap?
i thought they had seals or something that goes bad on them or deterates after time?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Re: when to replace gas cap?
I don't know how often the seals go bad but I always replace mine with a locking cap.
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