E350 gas cap
The original gas cap on our Ford E350 gradually failed to seal. For a few years a bit of grease on the seal kept the Check Engine light out but finally it made the check engine light always on and use...
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opnspaces wrote:
I don't like replacing fuel caps or radiator caps. It seems like the replacement are never quite right. I'm curious, did you try a Ford dealer for the replacement?
I know you already replaced your cap, but for others who might be in the same boat. Anytime I have to deal with a non tethered cap I place the cap on the fuel pump at the station. At least that way if I forget it there is a chance it's still there when I come back. Or at the very least it won't have fallen off and been run over in traffic. :)
As someone who used to work at a Ford Dealer in the parts department, I can't tell you the number of times people came in complaining that the (oil, gas, power steering, brake fluid, etc.) new cap they just bought at Autozone, Pep Boys, Car Quest, O,Reilys, (insert other retailer here) didn't fit right, leaked, set the check engine light, was lost, etc., etc., etc.
Best bet, . . . . . get the right OEM part from the dealer who sells your particular brand of vehicle.
Chum lee
