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Old 01-01-2018, 05:40 PM   #1
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Frozen Gas Tank, Any Suggestions?

I'm in cleveland, where its like -5 degrees outside. I pull up to the gas station to fill up my gas tank, and what do you know, i can't open the gas tank lid...It's frozen shut because of the extreme cold....I don't want to try to pry it open and risk scratching the hyper blue paint....

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Old 01-01-2018, 05:49 PM   #2
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I'm in cleveland, where its like -5 degrees outside. I pull up to the gas station to fill up my gas tank, and what do you know, i can't open the gas tank lid...It's frozen shut because of the extreme cold....I don't want to try to pry it open and risk scratching the hyper blue paint....

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Old 01-01-2018, 05:50 PM   #3
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move to florida. it's a little windy but not too bad.
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:53 PM   #4
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Poor warm water over the left most side and try to thaw the spring latch?
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Old 01-01-2018, 05:55 PM   #5
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My shed lock was frozen today. I DO NOT suggest using my method i used to dethaw by using a propane torch. Worked great but using by a combustible (gas) would turn out bad.
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Old 01-01-2018, 06:04 PM   #6
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Try the window washer fluid to de-ice it. The alcohol is diluted enough to not hurt the paint. Good luck.
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:27 PM   #7
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Mine froze the other day too. I just pushed on the left side of the door till the ice cracked. Was then able to pry open the door and work the button till it freed up.
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:28 PM   #8
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I had this happen to me today. I used a blow dryer, had it open within minutes.
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:36 PM   #9
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Poor warm water over the left most side and try to thaw the spring latch?
I agree.......
Go into the gas station and ask them for a cup, or purchase one to keep in the car. Use their rest room for the hot of water. At the car, gradually pour it over the latch area, testing it every so often......I use to live in Rochester, NY - so I feel your pain
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:43 PM   #10
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Here is a safe, easy, inexpensive solution

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I'm in cleveland, where its like -5 degrees outside. I pull up to the gas station to fill up my gas tank, and what do you know, i can't open the gas tank lid...It's frozen shut because of the extreme cold....I don't want to try to pry it open and risk scratching the hyper blue paint....

Any suggestions?


I would fill a baggie with hot water and hold the baggie against the fuel door until the the door opened freely. Do NOT pour the water on the car as it may freeze either now or during your next fill up attempt if the weather stays cold.This is very effective because of the high heat content of water. It is safe, cheap and risk free. Also a great way to thaw out frozen locks and door latches. It typically works in less than a minute but could be repeated until successful. Will not damage paint.

I would stay away from hair dryers, torches or other sources of heat. Most gas stations have hot water and plastic bags to easilly to replicate at the pump safely if needed.

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Old 01-01-2018, 07:44 PM   #11
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I remember my dad using a can of spray de-icer on frozen car door handles when I was a kid. The stuff worked great! It may have been windshield de-icer. Walmart sells a Prestone brand spray windshield de-icer that might work just as well.
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:54 PM   #12
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On the bright side at least the door isnt locked. this happened several times on Jeep except the jeep has a locking door that is released by a button inside the car... No way to pry it open unless you have someone sitting there pushing the button. not fun.
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Old 01-01-2018, 09:19 PM   #13
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Well this thread failed to deliver. I came to read about the frozen tank and what happened. Boo
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I've had luck over the years with just giving it a light rap with the bottom of your fist. It often isn't held by much ice. I've done the same thing with pop-up headlights.
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