Coolant Cap Poll

[cardiffgiant]

My original wasn't seated properly when I bought it and started boiled over. I replaced the cap just to be safe. That was at 79,000.

[fatmike]

My car is gone, but the new owner will get a .04 cap (whether they know enough to check it or not...)


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[jotoole]

Over tighten?
How do know do if you are over tightening the cap?
Should it be just snugged down?
My 2000 base always has had moisture on the underside of trunk above the cap. Now at 97,000.
Have updated cap at every cap update.

[Spinnaker]

I replaced my coolant cap to the updated one a couple of years ago because I was getting the condensation on the underside of the trunk. Still had condensation collecting on the trunk, so after seeing dried antifreeze residue around the bleeder valve, I replaced the O-rings last month under the valve. No more condensation on the underside of the trunk now.

[jotoole]

Cap, O rings, and valve replaced about 1 - 2 years ago. Still get condensation on underside of trunk lid, always have. Thought the condensation was normal because of the circular seal on the trunk lid in that area, as if the engineers expected condensation and aimed to contain it. Fluid level remains between Full Low marks.

[haz]

Damn, this got me thinking I should check mine! 98k miles and only owned the car 5 weeks, so havent really checked the levels..

Obviosuly original cap, right? Says >PA6.6GF30< under the cap. There was a high pressure that was released when I twisted it off, and also some steam! There are also white dried powder, almost cocain like, on the outside of the cap.

Should I be worried? Do I need to replace it? And where do I buy one online?