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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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Does anyone else have a hard time getting their oil filler cap off? I have to use a pipe wrench to get mine off.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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It is a pretty poor design. I always smear a touch of oil on the o-ring when I take mine iff, I can usually get it with a rag in my hand.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 06:29 AM
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i never had that much trouble getting it off, but it is a nice firm seal iirc. id 2nd the oil on the o-ring, at the very least it cant hurt anything.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 07:37 AM
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Ask your husband to help you. Lololol
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Ask your husband to help you. Lololol
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I am the husband lol. I just can't get the cap to move. I will try oil on the o-ring
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Rango
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I am the husband lol.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks jkeaton. I like that! I got the joke earlier
 
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 11:51 AM
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Seriously though, I have the same issue and have used channel locks to loosen it. I've learned to keep grease on the threads and not tighten it much.
 
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