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How do I lube my Prius gas tank opener?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Joe Wall, Jan 25, 2023.

  1. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    I have a can of, I think it's called, Aervoe Tef-lube that some bike shop sold me back in the 1990s and there's still some in it.
     
  2. dolj

    dolj Senior Member

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    My go-to lube for these types of things that I have been using for a while now:

    CRC Multilube Gel.png
     
  3. TMR-JWAP

    TMR-JWAP Senior Member

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    Great, it looks like you found your problem!!
    Should look similar to this (hopefully yours is a bit less dirty!)
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  4. Joe Wall

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    I got it fixed. Thanks everyone for the help!
     
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