Should I get a new gas cap?

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Sep 20, 2023 | 09:26 AM

LatinLS430

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Should I get a new gas cap?

I've been thinking of getting new cap because mine looks like this:

No other reason other than how it looks LOL and I just noticed the seal has some cracks on it.. Would I cause any emissions issues by replacing it?

Sep 20, 2023 | 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LatinLS430

I've been thinking of getting new cap because mine looks like this:

No other reason other than how it looks LOL and I just noticed the seal has some cracks on it.. Would I cause any emissions issues by replacing it?

Might as well it’s only $20 to $25 bucks.
Every O ring is a wear item.

Sep 20, 2023 | 07:00 PM

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If the seal is starting to crack, it's only a matter of time until it throws a CEL for a "Small evaporative system leak"

Might as well throw a new one on there if you are thinking about it. I usually wipe the metal mating surface with a rag and some brake cleaner or rubbing alcohol to make it a nice clean surface for the new gas cap too

Sep 20, 2023 | 08:12 PM

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Might as well throw a new one on there if you are thinking about it. I usually wipe the metal mating surface with a rag and some brake cleaner or rubbing alcohol to make it a nice clean surface for the new gas cap too

Good tip. I got a new gas cap when I bought my car but the entire area is extra dirty

Sep 20, 2023 | 08:20 PM

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Lexus wants more for the gasket than the entire cap which comes with a gasket. Nice.

Sep 21, 2023 | 08:38 AM

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Good tip. I got a new gas cap when I bought my car but the entire area is extra dirty

Was it easy to replace?

Sep 22, 2023 | 10:45 PM

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Was it easy to replace?

Are you referring to the little plastic ~~abomination~~ tether that attaches to the car?

If so, you just gotta pop the old one out, and then the new one pops right into the little hole for it.