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gas cap no longer lets off pressure when I open it, should I be worried?

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Old 10-26-2007, 11:10 PM
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Default gas cap no longer lets off pressure when I open it, should I be worried?

car seems to run normally but I have noticed a dip in power in the low end. The car hasn't thrown a CEL other than a o2 code, the CEL comes and goes, replacing the sensor this week.
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Usually colder temps reduce built up gas pressure...
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I would only be concerned if CEL pops up or driveability changes.
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Default possibility you have a leak in the evap lines/check-valves

open the hood and listen at idle for vac leaks at/around the green valves on the top of the engine (passenger side). Usually it'll throw a code, though...
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good call.
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i only get the pressure sound when refilling when the car is hot and low on gas
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