Fuel Filler Cap Frozen!

[Steadynow]

..i know its -6 deg c and all, but had to wait in the petrol station with the engine running after my commute (62 miles), as the key wouldn't turn at all... eventually it popped but need to somehow protect the mechanism from jamming up... WD40? ACF-50? any ideas?

 

[alex]

I've just been looking at keyless, as mine can be a fecker.
Lock de-icer and wd40 would be my guess in your situation.


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[Steadynow]

oooh! good idea.

http://www.lightechuk.com/lightech-fuel-tank-cap-with-rapid-locking-bmw-s1000rr-12777-p.asp

 

[alex]

I prefer this look - but damn that price

http://www.lightechuk.com/lightech-fuel-tank-cap-with-spin-locking-bmw-s1000rr-12771-p.asp

 

[alex]

https://shop.alpharacing.com/shop/i...ugbjqm6sc1ouq90d1&cPath=533_543_544&sort=20a&

Alpha version is the same cost.

 

[fast_ryan]

alpha Racing Quick Release Fuel Cap

Here is a picture of the alpha Racing Quick Release Fuel Cap fitted.

 

[powders]

That's happened to me a few times
Sometimes it's the ignition switch first thing in the morning so a little tepid water does the trick
Petrol cap I've used wd 40 ( only thing I had with me )

 

[Snow]

https://www.amazon.com/S1000RR-S1000R-BILLET-RACE-FUEL/dp/B003YY87RC

Bit cheaper but not from uk i dont think

 

[P0u1]

Don't use wd40 in your locks, it will attract dirt, use graphite powder, not sure it will help the frozen lock but sure it will work better than wd40

 

[stuartb]

Weve had this WD40/light oil argument before. Light oil..3 in 1 for example is a good bet.

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[Steadynow]

Good shouts chaps. Thanks.

 

[andyf]

Approaching the problem slightly differently - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lock--icer...8&qid=1480602022&sr=8-1&keywords=lock+de-icer