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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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There is a soft white "crust" building up in the keyhole to my gas cap. Never thought it was really a big deal but the last time I went to fill up I had a pretty tough time of getting my cap to unlock. Anyone else have any problems like this?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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Excess wax?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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use some canned air to get the crust out. then coat the lock with something to protect it from further 'crsuting' The alum is breaking down like a old setting carb does. Mine was similar.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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use some canned air to get the crust out. then coat the lock with something to protect it from further 'crsuting' The alum is breaking down like a old setting carb does. Mine was similar.
Thanks...any suggestions on what I can protect it with? I'd hate to be on a long trip one day and not be able to fill up!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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visoline, silicone, wd-40 etc.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Thanks for the input!
 
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