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when to replace gas cap?

Old 07-08-2012, 10:32 PM
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when to replace gas cap?

when should you replace your gas cap?
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When you lose it?
Old 07-09-2012, 11:36 AM
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i thought they had seals or something that goes bad on them or deterates after time?
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I don't know how often the seals go bad but I always replace mine with a locking cap.
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