Unscrewing the oil and coolant caps
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Unscrewing the oil and coolant caps
Hi guys, new member here. I've got what I'm sure a lot of you will consider a bit of a stupid question, but I'm not expert so I thought I'd come to somewhere where I can get advice from those more knowledgable than me.
I've got a 1999 S40 and I can't unscrew the oil cap or the engine coolant cap in order to top up the oil and water. They're both screwed down fast, and I can't get them unscrewed no matter how hard I try. I've never had this problem with any of my previous cars. I'm guessing the only way to unscrew them is with a tool, and I thought maybe a sufficiently wide-mouthed adjustable spanner might do the job (if I can find one). Would that be the right kind of tool to use, or do I need something more specialised. I've been searching the web for answers and turned up nothing, so any advice would be appreciated.
I've got a 1999 S40 and I can't unscrew the oil cap or the engine coolant cap in order to top up the oil and water. They're both screwed down fast, and I can't get them unscrewed no matter how hard I try. I've never had this problem with any of my previous cars. I'm guessing the only way to unscrew them is with a tool, and I thought maybe a sufficiently wide-mouthed adjustable spanner might do the job (if I can find one). Would that be the right kind of tool to use, or do I need something more specialised. I've been searching the web for answers and turned up nothing, so any advice would be appreciated.
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there's nothing special about either cap, so I'd just use something like channel lock pliers or a pipe wrench (aka plumber's wrench) that can reach opposite sides of the caps. Once you get them to spin a bit you should be able to pop off. I'd suggest replacing the cap to the coolant cap (since its also a safety pressure release) and replace the gasket for the oil cap.
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