How to fix my Rubbermaid water bottle? The lid, when tightened, pops loose.?

Question

I am trying to be environmental here, and bought a big Rubbermaid water bottle. But now, when I tighten the lid/top even a hair too much, it pops, and is suddenly loose again. It won't tighten entirely any more. It just pops loose each time I try to tighten it.

Are there any ideas how to fix this? I'm guessing the bottle, not the lid is the problem.

Thanks!

Answer 1

maybe try heating the bottle up with boiling water and pushing the lid in place after should create the perfect fit

Answer 2

either the bottle or, more likely, the lid, has a crack. Try looking at it closely while you flex it and look for the crack.

You will have to toss it.