Manual Says Radiator Cap supposed to be replaced?
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Manual Says Radiator Cap supposed to be replaced?
Why? I have a Honda Civic and the manual never required the changing of the radiator cap. Do I really need to, because I have better things to spend $30 on.
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Nissans "premium" maintenance schedule recommends replacing it every 30k miles.
A little info on radiator caps...
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index.p...524/event=view
A little info on radiator caps...
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index.p...524/event=view
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Originally Posted by roast
Nissans "premium" maintenance schedule recommends replacing it every 30k miles.
A little info on radiator caps...
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index.p...524/event=view
A little info on radiator caps...
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index.p...524/event=view
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The Cap holds pressure that in turn raises the boiling point of ur coolant depending on how much its rated at in PSI. Cap gets old,---Rubber seal on Cap loses it ability to hold pressure. Thats why u replace the Cap. Its not the end of the world but its a good idea to replace it every so often.
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Originally Posted by boma
Why? I have a Honda Civic and the manual never required the changing of the radiator cap. Do I really need to, because I have better things to spend $30 on.
The so-called Premium Maintenance Schedule is just a profit-maker for the service department.
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It just depends on if you're the type that would rather wait for a belt to break or a hose to spring a leak or a dead battery to leave you stranded rather than preventing it with pre-emptive maintenance.
Like Eazy said... "it's not the end of the world, but it's a good idea to replace every so often."
Like Eazy said... "it's not the end of the world, but it's a good idea to replace every so often."
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After several years of use, the spring in the cap will weaken and it won't hold the full pressure anymore. The rubber seal will deteriorate and leak. That will lead to overheating. Think about the conditions that the radiator cap is exposed to every day you drive the car.
It's probably not a bad idea to replace it, but first have them test the radiator cap.
It's probably not a bad idea to replace it, but first have them test the radiator cap.
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