How do i remove a gas cap that has a key broken off in the lock?

Asked by Felicia Mar 18, 2015 at 10:55 AM about the 1989 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When i got my car i was able to
pump fuel in it a few times because i
could easily remove the gas cap
even though there was (is) a key
broken off in the lock. Now i am
getting close to only having an eighth
of a tank of gasoline left and i tried to
remove the cap the other day and it
will not come off, it feels as if it were
stripped or something likewise.
Please help!

1 Answer
44,815

jamnblues answered 9 years ago

So it finally locked itself- why did you not just go to AutoZone and buy a regular cap when you had the chance? Oh well, now you will have to deal with it- there is no answer I can give that will be a quick, easy solution- just try to butcher it off by breaking it apart- but don't damage the filler neck-

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1989 Buick Century

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Buick Century Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bruce Sampson
    Reputation
    2,430
  • #2
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    1,800
  • #3
    Audrey Smith
    Reputation
    1,450
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Buick LeSabre
8 Great Deals out of 168 listings starting at $1,895
Used Buick Regal
51 Great Deals out of 683 listings starting at $550
Used Chevrolet Corvette
725 Great Deals out of 12,191 listings starting at $3,200
Used Chevrolet Caprice
5 Great Deals out of 79 listings starting at $4,277
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3 Great Deals out of 196 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575

Used Cars For Sale

2005 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD For Sale
7 listings
2004 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD For Sale
6 listings
2003 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD For Sale
16 listings
2002 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD For Sale
9 listings
2001 Buick Century Custom Sedan FWD For Sale
5 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.