Abstract: An apparatus for removing a cap, especially a radiator cap, is disclosed having a cylindrical body 11, said body being open on one end, with diametrically opposed notch pairs 14 and 15 let into the walls of body 11 at its open end. A resilient strap 20 is employed to remove radiator caps which have no lugs. The invention will accommodate the removal of the majority of American and internationally made automotive radiator caps. Alternate embodiments are disclosed.