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Old 09-07-2005, 02:22 PM
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eh... well, I guess the dealer didn't tighten it enough. It was fine for the last two weeks or so (since before I went to Cape May), but today I noticed an oil burning smell popped the hood and it was gone.

Does anyone have a spare oil cap, please?
Old 09-07-2005, 02:27 PM
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I suppose that's better than losing your bolt from the drain pan or losing your oil filter, but still sucks. Sorry to hear it. Was your oil level OK?

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Originally Posted by TepEvan,Sep 7 2005, 06:22 PM
eh... well, I guess the dealer didn't tighten it enough. It was fine for the last two weeks or so (since before I went to Cape May), but today I noticed an oil burning smell popped the hood and it was gone.

Does anyone have a spare oil cap, please?
that sucks, . . .more reason to change your own oil , just a guess, but shouldnt just about any auto parts store have one that will fit? or are you specifically looking for an OEM one.
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on another note, i would call the dealership, explain to them what happened, and i dont see why they wouldnt give you one out of good faith. when i last had my car in the shop, they somehow broke the grip on my oil cap, i didnt notice untill i did my next oil change (and cut my thumb when i tried to turn it) but i told them and they told me to come by and pick up a new one, no charge.
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Originally Posted by brerspidur,Sep 7 2005, 06:31 PM
on another note, i would call the dealership, explain to them what happened, and i dont see why they wouldnt give you one out of good faith.
Mine broke during the DragonBall Run two weeks ago. None of the 3 local dealers had a new one in stock, and none of them were willing to sell me one off of a car in inventory either.

Hardtopguy had one in stock, thankfully!
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evan i'll see if my brother has one in stock at frankel acura....i'll talk to him tonight and let you know
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I have my stocker Tep

PM me a shipping address,

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hey tap i've got an oem and im in baltimore city let me know
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Thanks everyone for their offers. Instead of costing someone money for shipping or inconveniencing people here, I got my friend to chauffer me over to Salvo's and I picked up a new cap for $5. Now I have to go home and check the oil level and clean up spilled oil off the valve cover. Good reason to invest in a spoon oilcap (or something red)
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