Is fuel cap damage more common due to poor-quality petrol station handling in Pakistan?

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Is fuel cap damage more common due to poor-quality petrol station handling in Pakistan?

Refueling attendants may overtighten o r mishandle the cap. How much of the fuel cap damage is due to improper refueling practices?

Zarnish asked on 24 Jun 2025 17:16:41 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 24 Jun 2025 17:20:35 pm

Yes, refueling attendants at local petrol stations often:

Overtighten the cap

Leave it cross-threaded

Mishandle o r the cap

Over time, this causes thread wear, seal compression, o r even cap cracking. In cities like Karachi o r Faisalabad, where attendants rush due to long queues, this is very common.

So fuel station mishandling is a major reason for fuel cap damage in Pakistan.