Help, Stuck oil cap

Paul MCM

Ok this might sound like im just a wimp but I went to change the oil today and I couldnt get the cap off.

Anyone any tips for getting it off, bar of course a little bit of muscle which I dont seem to have

Anan1

If you tried it with a cold engine then you could try again when the engine's hot. Also, a cloth might give you a bit more grip.

El Guapo!

+1 on the cloth.
Or failing that you could try get a pliers onto it and CAREFULLY try open it without it breaking.

Hagar

An oil filter removal tool might give you the grip you need.

Anan1

Dean09 wrote: »

Or failing that you could try get a pliers onto it and CAREFULLY try open it without it breaking.

I was thinking about something like that, but I think it'd be too big for a pliers and too small for an oil filter wrench. If it's got those curved indents in the side then the OP could try putting one end of a small piece of wood against the side of the indent and carefully tapping the other with a hammer.

mickdw

Fill it through the dipstick:D

Paul MCM

Cheers for the reply ill try it when the engine is cooling down with a cloth. Its only got the grip on the top and not the side which one have made it a lot easier.

guil

try get an adjustable pliers and ya should get it opened

El Guapo!

Paul MCM wrote: »

Cheers for the reply ill try it when the engine is cooling down with a cloth. Its only got the grip on the top and not the side which one have made it a lot easier.

If it has the grip that sticks up on top then you'll definately get it with the pliers. Just make sure you dont slip and lose a knuckle

JHMEG

Put a length of timber up against one of the notches and tap it with a hammer.

Danbo!

Paul MCM wrote: »

Ok this might sound like im just a wimp but I went to change the oil today and I couldnt get the cap off.

Anyone any tips for getting it off, bar of course a little bit of muscle which I dont seem to have

It isnt a fiesta by any chance?

Remember trying for ages before to remove the cap while working at a petrol station. Turns out its more of a 'bung' than a screw cap

snowman707

JHMEG wrote: »

Put a length of timber up against one of the notches and tap it with a hammer.

or a "cold" chisel or a large blunt screwdriver, a couple of gentle taps will shift the most stubborn cap

Paul MCM

Stee wrote: »

It isnt a fiesta by any chance?

Remember trying for ages before to remove the cap while working at a petrol station. Turns out its more of a 'bung' than a screw cap

No its a Honda

-Corkie-

Paul MCM wrote: »

No its a Honda

Vicegrips not tightened too much and maybe a small cloth in between. Try again when its cold...

Paul MCM

Got it open in 1 second with a vicegrip. Good thing, cause it needed a good top up. Below the second line on the dip stick.

-Corkie-

Paul MCM wrote: »

Got it open in 1 second with a vicegrip. Good thing, cause it needed a good top up. Below the second line on the dip stick.

I knew that would sort ya:pac: