Will the fuel tank cap be damaged if it clicks 6 times when tightening?

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DiJosephine
07/30/25 1:40am
Tightening the fuel tank cap and hearing 6 clicks generally will not cause damage. Additional information is as follows: 1. General situation: The fuel tank cap is a very critical component of the fuel vapor emission system in a car. Under normal circumstances, as long as the fuel tank cap is tightened and a clicking sound is heard, the sealing is very good. Usually, hearing one click when tightening the fuel tank cap indicates that it is properly tightened. This is because the fuel tank cap is equipped with a tightening alarm device; hearing a sound during tightening means the requirement has been met. 2. Fuel tank cap: This refers to the box on the car used to store gasoline. It is square in shape and made of stainless steel, usually located at the rear of the car. For sedans, the fuel tank cap is generally placed in the trunk and can be remotely controlled from inside the cabin for opening and closing, providing great convenience to the owner.
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