help white stuff on gas cap

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07-19-2011, 10:10 PM

fvaldez03

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help white stuff on gas cap

I notice some white dusty stuff on gas cap. Today I took a little jiggle to get the key to turn. anybody know what it is or how to clean it off.

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07-19-2011, 11:56 PM

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ask charlie sheen,,,?

lol. can you upload a picture or give more details?

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07-20-2011, 03:12 AM

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The first thing that comes to mind is aluminum oxidation. There are products out there specifically designed to remove just that. If it were me I'd hit it with a penetrating oil.

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07-20-2011, 04:22 PM

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ive noticed i have some of that arround the keyhole in my gas cap. I usually just scrape it off, probably oxidation like incognito said. I dont worry about it, it doesnt get into the tank.

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