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  1. eMINIparts

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    #3 eMINIparts, Sep 25, 2015
    Most likely not from mileage , but from age yes. The seal can deform overtime and cause a slight leak enough to trigger a check engine light.
    Happens on new cars as well.

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    #4 MCS02, Sep 25, 2015
    Welcome to MA!
     
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    #5 wmwny, Sep 25, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! Hummmph...VINTAGE CAR? Ohhhhh...the agony [says the guy with TWO '06 Vintage Cars and a "caveman era" '03 Cooper].

    I have never had an issue with a MINI gas cap leaking...I make sure it "clicks". However, some other cars I have owned [before my MINIs] had problems and the dealers always told me it was because the caps were not fully twisted on. So, I try to make sure the caps are always "on tight".
     
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    #6 Nathan, Sep 26, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #7 Crashton, Sep 26, 2015
    Jeff you are the vintage part of your car collection. :wink:
     
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    #8 wmwny, Sep 26, 2015
    Yep...that would be ME...just your average, non-technical VINTAGE Silverback, and proud of it! :Thumbsup: