Oil filler cap difficult to unscrew

[metalmoto]

What is with the oil filler cap? This is my second KJ, why are they so hard to unscrew? On my 02' I put some white grease on the threads of the cap, and this helped. Now with my 04' I need to carry around a strap wrench, to get the dam thing off! I even tried swapping my 02' cap onto the 04', and it's still impossible for me to get it loose, by hand. Anybody have this same problem? Anyone found a solution? It's just driving me crazy!

 

[jeeplib05]

What is with the oil filler cap? This is my second KJ, why are they so hard to unscrew? On my 02' I put some white grease on the threads of the cap, and this helped. Now with my 04' I need to carry around a strap wrench, to get the dam thing off! I even tried swapping my 02' cap onto the 04', and it's still impossible for me to get it loose, by hand. Anybody have this same problem? Anyone found a solution? It's just driving me crazy!

Mine is a pain also
It must just be how they are, maybe some minor grime or something of the like just gets in the threads and causes it to stick
I was having to remove mine earlier actually and was getting a little frustrated with it
It'll eventually come off you just have to have some nice forearms I guess !

 

[tommudd]

All of mine are tight but can remove them by hand

NOW what drives me crazy is when I am asked to do something under the hood of someones and the dang cap is on upside down ! First thing I have to do is put it on right:icon_razz:

 

[LibertyTC]

The secret is to use a bit of grease on both threads inside & cap threads.
There also is a removal tool!! :gr_grin:
Link: Lisle Corporation

 

[CactusJacked]

My cap can get a bit stiff too, but I've always been able to remove it. Instead of white grease, maybe try some Kentucky Jelly, it's a non-petroleum lube. The stiff cap is so common, Lisle makes a wrench for it, part #34000. Until the wrench arrives, eat your Wheaties!

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[Jbergun]

I was having such a hard time i keep pliers in my drivers side door. Found a small pair that fit perfect. I used to put some leather gloves on and take it right off but its easier to have a tool for it. Less stress.

 

[tommudd]

I take mine off 20-25 times a day just to build up my hand and arm muscles
Comes in real handy with some of these limp hand shakers we have bred over the last 25 years :gr_grin:

 

[CactusJacked]

Do schools still offer weight training? Maybe they should add Jeep oil cap turning to the program. If that doesn't turn you into a real man, nothing will.

 

[Jbergun]

True that. I used to get frustrated knowing i need oil and struggling to get it off. Easier to use the channel locks. Beats up the cap a little but well worth it.

 

[the_dealer]

The secret is to use a bit of grease on both threads inside & cap threads.
There also is a removal tool!! :gr_grin:
Link: Lisle Corporation

Vaseline also works great. Works great on bushings too.

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[ltd02]

NOW what drives me crazy is when I am asked to do something under the hood of someones and the dang cap is on upside down ! First thing I have to do is put it on right:icon_razz:

Ha! so I'm not the only one. :gr_grin:

 

[Dave]

I have trouble with mine too but I do get it off with a little force. I always oil the threads good and it still is hard to unscrew. A little extra force and a couple of 4 letter words seems to work for me.


Dave

 

[LibertyTC]

Vaseline also works great. Works great on bushings too.

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Yes on the cap I recommended "that" product in 2014 before...
Just be prepared to get razzed!~ :gr_grin:
Post # 17 link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/your-oil-fill-cap-difficult-remove-56077/index2.html

 

[Leeann]

I have the Lisle tool and I clean and lube the threads whenever I take it off.

 

[CactusJacked]

Yes on the cap I recommended "that" product in 2014 before...
Just be prepared to get razzed!~ :gr_grin:
Post # 17 link: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/your-oil-fill-cap-difficult-remove-56077/index2.html

Vaseline is a petroleum product, as is motor oil and conventional grease. If the motor oil swelling the rubber is the suspect, then Vaseline isn't going to be any better. That's why I suggested trying Kentucky (KY) Jelly. It's water soluble, and not petroleum based. I have a tube in the garage (not the only place), you never know when you're going to need to slip something into a squeaky tight spot. :emotions33:

 

[LibertyTC]

When the Jeep is really rockin..
I wonder if the KY would also help in noisy suspension, like the sway bar bushings?
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWy73QcST-E

 

[CactusJacked]

When the Jeep is really rockin..
I wonder if the KY would also help in noisy suspension, like the sway bar bushings?
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWy73QcST-E

Note to self, when you ask for rhino liner, be sure to read the fine print.
KY might help, until you drive through some heavy rain, it's water soluble.

 

[profdlp]

Never had any trouble, myself...

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[uss2defiant]

i guess everyone's going to have to use their super human strength.
looks like it is OOS everywhere.

except paying a extra on ebay

 

[04Liberty]

Never had any trouble, myself...

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