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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Default Any risks running ebay oil/radiator caps?

Yall know if there's any thing one should look out for on ebay oil or radiotor caps?
I need a replacement and was sure if something like this would be even worth considering:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-ACURA...sQ5fAccessories
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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oem is like $13 or less from the honda dealer
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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the oil cap should be fine - as long as it threads in and covers the oil hole than it does it's job. but i would not recommend running a cheap radiator cap- if it fails it will cost you a lot of money. if you want the look then buy it and carefully peal the sticker off and glue it to your oem radiator cap, or just pay 30 for a legit skunk or spoon radiator cap.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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OEM or even brand name such as Spoon / J's rad or oil caps dont cost that much... why not just get those instead of taking a risk?

Shouldnt be too much of an issue if the seals and thread fit but... matter of few bucks?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Calamari,Oct 10 2010, 06:45 PM
OEM or even brand name such as Spoon / J's rad or oil caps dont cost that much... why not just get those instead of taking a risk?

Shouldnt be too much of an issue if the seals and thread fit but... matter of few bucks?
the same setup costs x5 as much

but i do agree, buy a real rad cap. (although both the spoons i had, the sticker came off of them) the oil cap is whatever.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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thanks for the answer guys. and yes, real spoon caps cost a ton!
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