Fuel Cap - how much does it tighten?

[BigBad64]

Still playing with the new car and learning as I go. Was wondering about this and aren't taking it back in for it's first service until 5th January so thought I'd ask the question.

Having refuelled a couple of times I was surprised at the fuel cap all of a sudden reaching the tightening point and then only "clicking" for the shortest possible time (a couple of degrees clockwise travel at the most) before not budging any further. It doesn't seem to take a lot of effort to undo the cap anti-clockwise from that point of not budging either. I expected it to "click" farther around so that I was sure it was on as tight as it could be.

Is this normal, or should it click a bit further clockwise than a bees willy?

We have SS Commodores at work and they just keep clicking away for as long as you want to keep turning them clockwise after you reach the tightening point. So does my Mazda 2 now I think of it.

Does everyone elses do the same or is my fuel cap NQR? - Not Quite Right.

Can't see that petrol's slopped out and haven't opened the filler flap to find the cap undone or anything, just curious as this is not what I'm used to.

[DJKOR]

From the sounds of your description, yours is the same as the Aurion. With mine, just like yours, it will get to the point that it is tight then it turns just another few millimetres (degrees) clockwise and then has this springy feel on the anti-clockwise return.

Rest assured though, it definitely is tight. Think of it like a torque wrench. Just one click is all you need.

I know what you mean about the feel though. My old Camry, you could just keep turning it indefinitely and it would just keep on clicking. With that, I would just turn it so that it clicks around 4-5 times and then be satisfied.

[Guni]

Had different type of cars for rental before including Toyotas and these days the fuel cap seem to only click once and not anymore when you tighten it where with my rolla, you can keep turning all night long and it'll keep clicking ........

Never witness any fuel leaks or the likes .........

Should be okay ;)

[Dave L]

BB64,

This is normal - don't stress.

I wondered the same thing the first time I filled the tank...but all is good.

:)

[holmesie]

I'll confirm what everyone else has said

[BigBad64]

Thanks for the replies.

Good to know it's normal. :D