Design Input : sonata 03 gas cap doesn't work properly in winter

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by amaity, Jan 6, 2004.

  1. amaity

    amaity Guest

    It doesn't rotate as it freezed between the rotating parts.I tries to
    fix it for 2-3 minutes in freezing temp 10 deg. I had to break it
    from fuel door to tighten the gas cap. Very bad design. They could
    have put a bendable plastic or string to the center of the cap.
    Because the function is not to loose gas cap accidently.
     
    amaity, Jan 6, 2004
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    norelpref Guest

    It's not just the cold and the Sonata. I broke the one on my 03 Elantra
    the second time I put gas into it, nice +80F day too.
     
    norelpref, Jan 7, 2004
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    Jason Guest

    Interesting, I'm going to have to keep an eye on mine. I really like
    the design so I hope it does't break.
     
    Jason, Jan 7, 2004
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    Congo Guest

    Same problem here in frozen Ottawa, Canada. It seems to happen most when
    we have a warm day then a cold night. I might try spraying a bit of WD40
    around the area where the rotating ring is. That should help to displace
    the moisture that gathers.
     
    Congo, Jan 11, 2004
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    FerdyPooh Guest

    Bad idea with the WD-40-----oil and most natural and synthetic rubbers do
    not mix well with hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons.

    Try using a little bit of alcohol---alcohol absorbs waters and also prevents
    freezing--and won't harm the rubber gasket---
     
    FerdyPooh, Jan 13, 2004
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    James Guest

    The WD in this silicon product stands for water displacement. it was
    originally designed to protect electrical connections and stuff, or so I am
    told.
     
    James, Jan 14, 2004
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    buddy bird Guest

    seen that many times, try lubing the strap around the cap with silicone
    spray
     
    buddy bird, Jan 16, 2004
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