Oil Cap Degradation!?
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Thanks for the heads up Joshua!
As mentioned above - I also wonder if overtightening is a factor.
Thanks for the info Bob!
As mentioned above - I also wonder if overtightening is a factor.
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I have a nice silver aluminum cap that set me back $10 at Autozone.
I have a nice silver aluminum cap that set me back $10 at Autozone.
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Originally posted by Asura
I think you just called me a gorilla
I think you just called me a gorilla
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CoralDoc
[B]The OEM oil cap in my car has started to fall apart! Specifically, there are small areas of the thread that are chipping off. Of course I'm now concerned that these small pieces of plastic may cause problems in my engine internals (blocking oil passages, for example). There are now 5 spots on the threads of my oil cap with small chips missing. Can anyone explain what's going on here?
Please inspect your oil cap and let me know if anyone else is experiencing this issue.
Here are a couple of photos to document the situation:
[B]The OEM oil cap in my car has started to fall apart! Specifically, there are small areas of the thread that are chipping off. Of course I'm now concerned that these small pieces of plastic may cause problems in my engine internals (blocking oil passages, for example). There are now 5 spots on the threads of my oil cap with small chips missing. Can anyone explain what's going on here?
Please inspect your oil cap and let me know if anyone else is experiencing this issue.
Here are a couple of photos to document the situation:
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Thanks for all of the feedback. The chipping pattern does look consistent with overtightening, buy I certainly don't have "gorilla hands". The cap has never come loose on me either.
I would have never otherwise considered an aftermarket aluminum cap, but may pick one up to avoid this issue in the future.
I would have never otherwise considered an aftermarket aluminum cap, but may pick one up to avoid this issue in the future.
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CoralDoc, I bought my aluminum cap for two reasons: it looks better than stock and peace of mind. I do have "gorilla hands" and put mine on as tight as I can get it. I have a bit of a problem getting it loose, sometimes, but it has never come loose on it's own. I thought that the aluminum would hold up better than the plastic cap would and this seems to be the case.
Also, sounds like the price is the same or better than stock.
Also, sounds like the price is the same or better than stock.
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