Why do Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan often face cracked o r loose fuel cap problems?

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Why do Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan often face cracked o r loose fuel cap problems?

Many users report that the fuel cap material seems weak o r becomes brittle over time, especially in extreme temperatures. Is this a design flaw o r user mishandling?

Zarnish asked on 24 Jun 2025 17:16:25 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 24 Jun 2025 17:20:19 pm

This issue arises from a combination of factors:

Material quality: The fuel cap appears to be made of basic-grade plastic, which may become brittle o r warped in Pakistan’s extreme heat e.g., Karachi o r Multan.

Thermal expansion and contraction during seasonal changes from summer to winter may weaken the seal o r threading.

Design flaw is possible if the cap lacks proper UV resistance o r rubber gasket protection.

In some cases, user mishandling like cross-threading o r overtightening may also contribute, but the issue is too widespread to blame users alone.

So yes, its likely a design o r material limitation, especially under Pakistani weather stress.