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Cap Missing??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cgolf, Dec 30, 2022.

  1. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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    cgolf

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    I look under my hood at least once a week but never noticed this until today. Is there a cap missing? If so, where can I get one?

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  2. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    Asianguywithatruk

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    Oil cap missing. Did you or someone change the oil recently?
     
  3. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:17 AM
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    Try some of the big auto parts stores (Autozone, advanced, etc). Generally they have oil caps in stock.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    Did the dealer do your oil change?
    They owe you a cap!
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    Looks like something was set on top, where theres distubance in dust. Maybe lucky and it rolled off the top and stuck in back by firewall. Otherwise cap is gone
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:22 AM
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    Missing oil fill cap - the dealer should have them in stock.

    They sell pretty ones too - for more $$$.

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  7. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    Wow I think that’s important to have an oil cap. I guess it’s like leaving a gas cap off.
     
  8. Dec 30, 2022 at 7:59 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Yikes!!!

    This is why I never let anyone touch my truck
     
  9. Dec 30, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oh look, another mod....

    If I ever find out where you live/work, I will come over randomly to touch your truck. I'll take selfies of me touching it and post it on this site.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    Wow. Lucky that hasn't turned ill for your truck.
    I'd get a cap asap and probably change the oil from increased dust and debris ending up in the mix.
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2022 at 8:13 AM
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    Dude, this isn’t that kind of site….
     
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    Oh look, another mod....

     
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    Good Lord... :facepalm:
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    Perhaps you haven't driven the truck much since it's not capped, surprisingly the check engine light didn't come on.
     
  15. Dec 30, 2022 at 9:44 AM
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    wasnt put back on after a change, or wasnt tightened down enough. need a new cap. and just because the cap came off wouldnt trigger a check engine light. Ski
     
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    The truck has not had the oil changed and I am the only one that has opened the hood. Like I said, it must have been missing since I bought it a few months ago and I just never noticed it. Not sure how that could be but whatever. I just ordered a cap off Amazon and covered the spout with foil for now.
     
  17. Dec 30, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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    I would have taken it to the dealer, if nothing else so they can see their PDI guy more than likely did/overlooked this, and in case there was any damage caused (highly unlikely though).
    Oh and they should pay for the damn cap, there is still GP right?
     
  18. Dec 30, 2022 at 10:21 AM
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    cgolf

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    Bought the truck used and yes it should have been noticed if it wasn't there. Not worth driving back to where I bought it and there isn't any way to prove it wasn't there when I bought it. I know I checked everything when I bought it but can't figure out how it came off since I've had it. Weird!! :)
     
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  19. Dec 30, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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  20. Dec 30, 2022 at 10:31 AM
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    Just go to AutoZone or something & get a cap. Stick a rag in there until then. Does not have to be OEM. Maybe change the oil afterwards to be safe. :)
     

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