vstypicals

My oil cap is hard to open. I have to use some sort of tool to unscrew it when I do oil changes or when I need to top it off. I thought I saw a thread about this before, but I can't find it. I thought it was PCV-related.. or do I just need to start working out?

I have a MY00 with an AP2 valve cover & AP2 PCV.

IHoP

Happens to me too....It's a pain in the ass to get off.

s2klariat

Start working out . But in all seriousness are you trying to open it when the engine is hot or cold? I've noticed if the engine is warm its harder to unscrew the cap. Probably from the heat making the plastic expand.

vstypicals

I think its hard to open regardless. I'll try tonight.

Chugs

Don't tighten it so much

vstypicals

I just tighten it by hand.

Billman250

Even hand tight, they all just get tight. Two hands will remove it.

Better tight then loose

zeroptzero

I find aftermarket metal caps to be the worst, I've had to use a block of wood and a mallet to break them loose in the past, I've since gone back to the oem cap which is far better.

unclefester

Check that the rubber gasket is still in place between the cap and the rocker cover - it's a PIG to remove if that isn't there.

golfman

I just bought the rubber gasket that is under the OEM cap. The old one was flush with the bottom of the cap. You can get just the o-ring. I wish I had the # here